The Voice Of The Bell Poem by Tobi Oyesomi

The voice of the bell
in school, comes with fusion
of elation and depression -
only the purpose can tell.

The voice of the bell,
when it says 'Break time'
or it calls 'Closing time',
is sweet, like licking Cowbell.

The voice of the bell,
when it says 'Break over'
or calls 'Pens up, over! '
sometimes makes one yell.

The voice of the bell
sweet, in songs sung by the mass
choir, at the Carol of Christmas
the yuletide 'Jingle Bell'.

The voice of the bell
heard, at intervals from the pastor
in prayer sessions, as anchor,
combating the kingdom of hell.

The voice of the bell,
on street, calling to righteousness
like the Forerunner in the wilderness
if in heaven people wish to dwell.

The voice of the bell,
vigorous, from itinerant king's herald
for convergence at village courtyard
with the usual, 'Did I speak well? '

The voice of the bell,
saying 'bend down and select'
to the moving throng in the market,
helps the hustling Ndubusi to sell.

The voice of the bell
tell the bouncing boxers in the ring,
surrounded by spectators cheering,
to begin their fiery duel.

©Tobi Oyesomi
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