John Betjeman - Summoned by Bells (1960)

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Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells
And sights before the dark of reason grows.

John Betjeman

I heard the church bells hollowing out the sky,
Deep beyond deep, like never-ending stars.

John Betjeman

The dread of beatings! Dread of being late!
And, greatest dread of all, the dread of games!

John Betjeman