Ring (September 11)

Ring . . . ring . . . ring.
The bell resonates at the frequency of my soul,
Somehow shaking loose
          The tears I had managed to control.
Liberty, sweet liberty vibrates through the cold,
Melting and crumbling the walls that had tried to hold,
Emotions that trembled and then rolled
Down my cheek.

©2001 Bob Mason
 

I was moved and inspired as I heard a bell ringing on my radio, as NPR tried to express what was happening--it was either September 11, 2001 or the day after. I had watched live on television as the towers crumbled, numb and in shock. The ring of the bell released what I was feeling.