I wonder, sometimes

I wonder--

how can it be?

I know my voice is strong.

It climbs mountains;

sings hope clear and free.

You hear it.

My voice overflows

with wisdom and comfort and joy

so why

can't they hear me?

Reviews

[~Mary Ann~]

They can't hear you... because they have music on... :) Words spoken will only be heard by the ones who have an open heart and an open mind. Or when one needs comfort and joy. But please never stop speaking or sharing your ink... as there are many that need comfort and joy... and so many more than listen. :p

Great questions Emily! ;p

[Collect-Eye]

Emily, they're inextricably linked to your amazing voice whether they like it or not..maybe double knot the string next time..just being facetious

it takes a certain lucidity..you know who taught me that?

John Jack Mason

anyone reading this should add the [jjm/ext.] here on the cafe..and anyone confused by that statement feel free to email me

[Millionth Muse]

This piece reminds of of a poem I was reading by Emily Dickinson not too long ago...although the title escapes me. The juxtaposition of strength and helplessness is quite endearing and poignant. So many words fall upon deaf ears simply because those ears are not open to accepting them. Beautifully done.

[Dana Kathryn]

Hiya Emily,I like this one a lot! It is very deep and tells a lot in a short amount of words! Excellent :) @--~-)---


Dana-

[Zarathustra]

I can hear you eims!
It's almost as if you're sitting next to me and talking, wait...hold it...HEY EMILY!!
HOw in the WOOZERS did you get here =]

[cest la vie]

Emily,
I hear your voice, words, vibes loud and clear..
and they make me smile and feel joy.. loads of joy :)

[Jibey]

I think we all wonder sometimes why what we write seems to command so little attention... and why do some respond and others - especially those we would like to respond... just don't notice.. Neatly and cleverly expressed... :-)

[Father Mojo]

I can hear you! i love the lines "my voice is strong/it climbs mountains" I wish i wrote that.

[Sel Whiteley]

Your words are truly inspiring...as I said, that poem about 'to a friend' especailly, made me cry...
This is fantastic, the question so resonant in such an intensely lyrical poem. I love your voice, it so affirmative and yet so wistful, beautiful and philosophical: I especially liked the:

I know my voice is strong.

It climbs mountains
singing hope clear and free.
You hear it.
My voice overflows
with wisdom and comfort and joy

a great write and thanks for sharing, there are so, so many of us who need your words.

[Antony]

Emily, your words are a gift, and those that can not hear them or choose not to......are missing something. Be happy that some of us do hear them and love them.

Tony

[TL Boehm]

when I read this - I think of what God might say - that's probably not how you penned it - but that is what is superimposed over the words. it is a lofty poem...a high ground poem. Well done.