For whom the bell tolls

Posted on December 25, 2011 | Comments Off on For whom the bell tolls

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend’s were.
Each man’s death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

———John Donne

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0 responses to “For whom the bell tolls”

  1. Diller's avatar Diller | December 25, 2011 at 11:30 am |

    Have a Merry Chanukka, Dick. Mainly enjoy your family and friends.

  2. Dick Stanley's avatar Dick Stanley | December 25, 2011 at 8:34 pm |

    I will, Diller, and you and yours, as well.

  3. SnoopyTheGoon's avatar SnoopyTheGoon | January 3, 2012 at 6:50 am |

    One of my faves for… no matter how many years. Too many to count.