This is a word used a lot:
1. Death is implied, as in "the bell tolls for thee"
2. Youth, beauty, social admiration, as in a "southern Bell".
Why these meanings? How can a single word imply such opposing images?
Well, a bell is made for the purpose of making a noise. They come in differing sizes, shapes, colors, the sounds of which may have different meanings.
In the military, in special schools, if a soldier rigs out it means he "Drops on Request" (Quits).
Ringing bells can indicate happy situations, weddings, dinner, the start of a horse race, as well as the beginning and the end of a boxing match.
What if we wrote the line, "the bells voices drifted across the misty courtyard like phantoms'
Are we talking about bells that ring, or bells that talk? Think about the voices of the bells. Are they constant? Are they weak, stearn, happy, concerned or what?
What are we trying to say with the line?
My poem, "Half Crazy Smile" There are no "Bells" in it, but the words have connotations:
The encasement of my Chassis
Is about to explode
As my appendages force me on.
I'm trying to use a voice of "Rage". I used the word "explode" and "Force" Also, listen to the rythem of the syllables.
The words mean things by themselves, but assembled in particular ways the meanings take on differant tones.
In the "Bell" line above, we cant know what is meant by the word "bell" till we consider the other words surrounding it.
As used, we might think of ''soft', 'meek' voices of women talking.
This is a quickly written post that I did not spell check. I know It isn't totally coharent, but that's okay.. I don't think you mind a whole lot.
Well, I'm glad to get your comments. If you can make additions to this subject, please feel free in the comments and I'll post your thoughts here.
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