Like recognizing Miles in a distance
Or my mother's voice in a crowd
I wonder if you have the sense of me
Of who I am out loud
When you listen do you notice nuances
That mark a familiar smile
Like knowing a favorite composer
By the way their notes beguile
On a random page
Or my mother's voice in a crowd
I wonder if you have the sense of me
Of who I am out loud
When you listen do you notice nuances
That mark a familiar smile
Like knowing a favorite composer
By the way their notes beguile
On a random page
I've made my stage
Can you find me like a dear friend
Breathe with me like a lover
Distinguishing the signature of my voice
From the countless others
Copyright ©2005 J. R. Hollyday
Can you find me like a dear friend
Breathe with me like a lover
Distinguishing the signature of my voice
From the countless others
Copyright ©2005 J. R. Hollyday
Excellent!... Very nicely worded and well delivered piece.. Even the break to a two line stanza adds emotion and and intellectual elegance.. You are, indeed, a poet among the best.. Regards.. Bill
ReplyDeleteOh my, Janette! This is an eloquent piece. What a beautiful way to express the need to be recognized as a unique voice in our wilderness of ambiguity and lackluster trivia. You are a unique voice indeed. I have always thought that, as I have told you oft' times before. Will look forward to more of you. I cannot get enough of you.
ReplyDelete"Can you find me like a dear friend/
Breathe with me like a lover..."
Brilliant! Jere
I love this. My perception is that you want to know if people see you for who you are and for your individuality, and accept you for such. Great rhythm to it - it captured me.
ReplyDeletethis really captured me...very beautiful! flow, rythm, rhyme...all put together perfectly. i love the "idea" of our signature voice. unique!
ReplyDeleteWhen you truly love someone be it a family member, friend or lover there is always that connection to their voice. It doesn't matter the number of people in the room. The one you love always stands out. Awesome
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful, colorful, and impressive. This beautiful piece is a joy to read. It's very creative and appealing.
ReplyDeleteRocks! I like this, was hooked from the first line " Miles in the distance." A l'il Bitches Brewing, here. This is what I search for, someone to appreciate the silence between the notes...
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic poem! Everyone wishes to be noticed for the uniqueness that is in them. I loved the questions that you posed to communicate that message. Fantastic!
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