RING OUT
A Cymbal that never rings out
A violin that never sings,
Objects of beauty that lost their voice.
Birds on a branch in silence
People who never laugh
A world dying within.
May we see the light again
See it spread warmth and smiles,
The birds will sing
The music heal pain.
May we then all understand
That kindness and care fuel life and joy.
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Your words are poignant and beautiful Miriam. So true that love, light and caring fuels a brighter future. Sending love. ❤️🧡
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Thank you for your beautiful comment, Miriam It is wonderful that the words ring true to you too.
Love and hug right back to you. 🙂
Miriam
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Hi Miriam, a lovely and thought provoking poem.
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Robbie, thank you for your lovely coment, it warms my heart.
Miriam
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Dear Miriam, your poem is poignant and thought provoking.
Thanks for this beautiful message
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Thank you, dear Luisa, for your warm and uplifting comment.
Miriam
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You’re most welcome Miriam, it is my pleasure. ❤️
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I love your verse and conclusions Miriam. May we feed each other with care and kindness to bring back joy, music, and vitality. 🙏💕
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Brad, a warm thank you for your beautiful comment. I am glad your spirit sings the same tune. :))
miriam
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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Touching and beautiful poem Miriam. Awesome 👍🏽👍🏽
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Thank you so much, Kamal 😊
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You are always welcome dear Miriam 💞
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you, Rivers.
Miriam
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More people like you in the world, Miriam, would certainly be a start to “seeing the light again.” The tragedy of today is that the world does not need to be going the direction it is. Fixes will be hard, but they are not impossible. We need voices that can reach out across the vast spaces of contradiction and inspire common action. So far, I don’t know who they are. Any ideas? –Curt
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Hi Curt and so lovely to see you again. Your sweet words make me smile
And your deep thoughts about the direction of our world.
Could it be that we all who feel the same will spread the light and be careful in our choices.
I might have ideas 😊
Miriam
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Hi Miriam,loved your poem. It’s soft and thought provoking. Reached your blog through Robbie Cheadle.
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Hi Smitha and nice to meet you. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment.
As you have seen I also follow Robbie. 🙂
miriam
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Lovely to meet you, Miriam.🙂
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I saw the title to this and the first thing I thought of was Monty Python’s “Ring out your dead.” Sorry. Nice work!
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Thank you Phil for your fun comment, as I was reading it, Tennyson’s ‘Ring Out the bells…’, . As I wrote the title I only looked at my words to find what felt right. 😊.
Miriam
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Beautiful, Miriam. 🙏❤️
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Thank you so much, Bela.
Miriam
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Beautiful words, Miriam..from darkness to light again. If only kindness could spread among all people. 💗
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Thank you Lauren, for your deep and lovely comment. We believe and do and it will happen. 🤗.
Miriam
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A tender reminder of what life should be. Beautiful, Miriam!
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Ahh.., thank you for your beautiful comment, Jennifer. 🦋.
Miriam
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Your vision reminds me of a hopeful prayer. Thank you for the nudge to listen for the birds.
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JoAnna, a warm thank you for your kind and lovely comment. I do listen to the birds each morning and greet them. Listen to nature around me.
I know I am lucky, it could be streets and cars.😊.
Bless
Miriam
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A perfect time for reflection… Well done!
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Thank you Bette for your lovely comment.
it is nice to see you and I wish you a wonderful Christmas.
miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. 🎄 Wishing you the same, my friend! 💞
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