Ring Out, Wild Bells - The Year Is Dying (Song)

"Ring Out, Wild Bells" is a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, featured in his 1850 work In Memoriam A.H.H., written as a tribute to his friend Arthur Hallam. The poem uses the imagery of church bells ringing at the year's end to symbolize renewal, hope, and transformation. It reflects on the passing of the old year and its grief, wrongs, and struggles, while calling for a brighter, more just future.

The poem embodies a universal yearning for progress, peace, and moral upliftment, emphasizing themes like the eradication of falsehood, pride, and discord. It resonates with the spirit of new beginnings and the promise of a better world, making it an enduring piece often associated with New Year celebrations.