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25 April 2013

Voices

I envy those who sing
with glorious voices,
even while my soul takes wing
and my heart rejoices.

Words seem inadequate
devoid of song.
Yet what they sing, someone wrote,
perhaps labouring long.

I only have one muse;
she gives me verse.
I didn't get to choose,
but it could be a lot worse.

My voice is on the page.
May it delight,
whether it lasts an age
or gets you through one night.

Yet I envy those who trill
with heavenly voices,
even as I thrill
and my whole self rejoices.

Submitted for Poets United's Verse First: Voices
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16 comments:

  1. Vandana Sharma25 April 2013 at 14:32

    AND OTHERS ENVY YOU COS YOU WRITE SO WELL. GOOD ONE AND VERY HONEST FEELINGS.

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  2. aka_andrea26 April 2013 at 00:16

    your voice on the page does delight!

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  3. Sherry Blue Sky26 April 2013 at 02:54

    I hear you, Rosemary. All my life I have longed to be a singer, but have been too shy to be one in front of other people. Sigh. Luckily, we write poems, so perhaps our "voice" will last a little longer.

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  4. paperdollmom26 April 2013 at 03:25

    Very lovely. I especially love the reminder that the poems we write are our voices. Well written!

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  5. alan170426 April 2013 at 04:01

    My voice is on the page - This sing a lovely song full of life. Well Done

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  6. Eileen T O'Neill .....26 April 2013 at 05:04

    Rosemary,

    A delightful resting place for your voice. In words, upon the paper and shared with the world:)

    Eileen:)

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  7. Jennifer Wagner26 April 2013 at 06:18

    Oh me too! But I like your verse and I agree, it could be worse!

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  8. Unknown26 April 2013 at 13:04

    It could have been lots worse! We might have lost out on your poetic talent! That would have been a huge loss.

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  9. The Unknowngnome26 April 2013 at 15:42

    Your worded voice captures me, poetically, delightfully.

    Nice one Rosemary.

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  10. Lisa Williams26 April 2013 at 22:21

    I find your voice beautiful and inspiring, always look forward to reading your poetry.

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  11. Mary26 April 2013 at 23:13

    I too envy those who can REALLY sing; but so true what those beautiful voices sing someone had to write! A poet for sure! Smiles.

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  12. Unknown26 April 2013 at 23:56

    Your voice does delight! I find it best to sing when I'm alone, wouldn't want others to have to hear my off key tone!

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  13. Laurie Kolp26 April 2013 at 23:57

    I love to sing, but am not very good at it.

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  14. TCPC28 April 2013 at 13:20

    The grass is greener on the other side so they would be envying this piece!

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  15. Rosemary Nissen-Wade30 April 2013 at 07:49

    You are all very kind. Thank you!

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