Tag: voice
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Poets Are Not A Monolith: YOU
Earlier this month, I stood in-front of my table selling poetry books, mugs, handmade fabrics and jewelry. A tall fellow comes by and begins to thumb the pages in one of the books. With a slight grin he says, I thought poetry is supposed to be sweet. I replied, No, I like to write realistic…
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Small Thought: Loud Sea
Loud Sea I am a quiet voice knocking against a loud sea. I hope that in spite of the roaring wind you can hear me. Love always, Esha <3
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Reflection: Breaths Of Time
Breaths of Time In the pit of my ample bosom, my heart beats slowly yet it stirs at the sound of your voice. I miss it. The deep vibrato is laced with the rhythmic pace only known to skilled orators. I would pay money to record the riffs of your vocal progressions. The memories of…
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What Is Success?
You know what path to follow… Let no one dim your light! What Is Success? People believe that success Is determined by how much you make. It’s wrapped in your job title. Baked into earthly possessions, Attractiveness and networking capabilities. But it’s anything but simple and far exceeds material gains. It’s when divine intervention meets…
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Short Story-time: When I Fell in Love with Poetry
As corny as it may sound… It started when I learned how to read. At 5 years old, I felt the words form into rhymes and they rolled off my tongue like waves of clapping water. I was mesmerized by their loud, vivacious sound. Vowels made love to the dips and riffs in my voice.…
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In Memory
In Memory Your eyes were soaked in the honey of hope Faint crows feet stood watch nearby No matter the time of day You would always laugh, smile And indulge in the happiness of life I can still recall The gray, thick curls falling loose To frame the contours of your face As…
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