Christmas Bells

A poem about the ringing of the Christmas Bells.

The sky was deep, the air was frosty
An evening peaceful and still
With each whisper, you saw your breath

Twilight beckoned the season’s chill

In the east above the peaks
Tis heavens purest light
The Heavenly star that guided
Wiseman of old that night

Somewhere beyond the bristle
From the village on the hill,
With choral clarity they rang
I heard the Christmas bells

A simple quiet ringing
I knew it’s sound from old
Pure and graceful peeling
Blessings of the day foretold

T’was on this day the Christ child
Was born unto the world
To save our souls and give us hope
God’s banner was unfurled

The chimes rang out in honor
Of the promises that were made
In stillness, I stood and listened
To the bells on Christmas day.

Author's Note

My wish for you is to enjoy all the blessings of the Christmas Season

Reviews

[s y e]

Trace, you write such beautiful poems; this is no different at all - You have a heart of cold and your wishes, I know for a fact, will come true, all anyone has to do is read you and your poetry and it will make their night - as it has mine, so thank you, for writing such wonderful poetry and being an amazing friend.

Have a lovely holidays season, my friend. Merry Christmas!

[MsJewel]

Absolutely beautiful - I can hear the bells ringing.

Merry Christmas

:) Julie

[Trace]

I remember hearing the bells from the church by my house when I was a child
We got in the car and drove down to see them and found the sound was coming from giant loud speakers. There just is no comparison to the real thing.

Thank you for your wonderful comments on my Christmas poem.

Trace

[NoelHC]

There is something special about Christmas Eve, the calm and quiet, well captured in this poem.

[Trace]

You found exactly what I was hoping this poem expressed.
Thank you my friend for your wonderful comments and compliments.

Merry Christmas.
Trace

[Tiana]

Beautifully written with beautiful images ...

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for reading and commenting on this poem
You have made my day.
read moreThank you so very much for reading and commenting on this poem
You have made my day.

Merry Christmas.

Trace

[MomzillaNC]

Absolutely beautiful.

NOTES: I recommend you increase the font size to at least 14pt. Also, I recommend changing the font face to Georgia or Times because they have a softer appearance.

[Trace]

Thank you for your excellent compliments and comments.

Have a very merry Christmas. read moreThank you for your excellent compliments and comments.

Have a very merry Christmas.

Trace

[MomzillaNC]

YW and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[Lyn Anderson]

A lovely Christmas poem, well presented.
Ps I think you meant quiet, not quite.

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for reading and commenting on this piece
And for your sharp eye.

May you have a very merry Christmas.

Trace

[Matching Socks]

I can almost hear them ringing Trace, what a gorgeous scene.

[Trace]

Your beautiful compliments mean the world to me.
Thank you so very much.

May you always enjoy the pleasures of the season.

Trace