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Poem: Greatness Is A Whisper

by Lou Redmond

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A motivational spoken word poem with an empowering message to help you connect with your truth. This piece is self-written with an intention to inspire you to move forward on your journey. Lou shares a brief introduction before the poem. Listen while in meditation, or as a talk.

PoetryGreatnessEmpowermentTruthInspirationSelf DiscoveryInner StrengthPersonal GrowthDreamsSocial ExpectationsMeditationFearOvercoming FearDream CareerCreative InspirationMotivationSpoken Word PoetriesTalkingWhispersSpoken Words

Transcript

Hello and welcome.

Today is going to be a little bit different than what I normally share here as I'm not Sharing a practice with you,

But it's actually a spoken word poem I wanted to share this poem on inside timer for a while now and I haven't because of fear because of fear of doing something different fear of being judged and all the things that we don't act because of all of the insecurities of this is going to be new and you want to hear a meditation and You haven't heard any poetry from me.

So all that stuff,

But I feel like I am ready and I really want to share this because I know that if people if you Resonate with any of my work if you resonate with my journey It's probably because we are on a similar journey.

So I'm hoping that this poem Can connect with some part of that within you?

So let us maybe if you're available to Listen to this as it is a meditation or as if it's a meditation So bringing down the eyes to close and kind of coming into your space and if you're just listening to this in another way and that's totally fine as well But just listen to these words and see if any of it and connects or resonates with you So I thank you for for listening It's called greatness is a whisper a Mix of questions I never asked Answers I couldn't grasp The time was wrong.

The beat was off.

My rhythm was uptight all of my life.

I Saw the light,

But I never thought I could be more than me I Was in a shadow,

But now I see my past actions were stuck on re Living at the mercy of what they had planned for I For I was a sheep led by a shepherd of fear fear of they fear of them fear that who?

I am wouldn't live up.

I wouldn't fit in I wasn't the type where to begin I Had big dreams,

But watch them flee until what you call the reality of mediocrity I'll tell you this once if I tell you this twice.

There's a power inside It will more than suffice when you have it.

You know when you feel it you grow Grow into that version you always could be I Speak to the seven-year-old who wouldn't do what they're told outside in the grass Born to be bold playing in the moment with dreams of winning the gold But as we get old as We get old we're trained to fit in sit in your chair follow the rules you do well in school Program to be a tool You look in the mirror and you can't see the fool Now years have gone by as you think of why Why do I feel this emptiness inside?

Who was I the one who could never lose who would never choose to be just another dude?

Now as the fog rises up I see my path I knew my greatness,

But lost its way from years of TV my mind decayed a Separation of them and me lost at sea no one there to inspire me to be more than I ever could More than they thought I would greatness reserved for only the few I never heard the whispers until it was you Now I surround my life with inspiration and light they tell me I can I'm more than a man cuz I am I Am finally free no longer racing to the middle.

I can finally lead I Am the change I am the way I am blessed to have this breath today Now take a second turn your ear Greatness comes to those who hear When the voice inside that tells you go Beats the voice out there that tells you no Life will yield a different result You'll no longer play the hand you were dealt instead.

You'll take your greatness You'll make it known show the world who you are pick up the phone greatness calls in many ways Which is why I'm shouting at you today if you only knew how great you are You'll see your dreams aren't so far But listen up and listen close Because your greatness And listen close because your greatness likes to whisper most I thank you for allowing me the space and your attention to share that I Hope Something or some of it connected And feel free to share your thoughts and I'd love to to chat and and hear more about your own journey Namaste

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Lou RedmondNew Jersey

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Recent Reviews

Veruschka

July 21, 2025

Wonderful. Thank you for the courage to share it. It touched my heart just at the right moment in life. 🙏

Tara

July 14, 2025

This was an inspirational moment in my day - thank you, Lou, for sharing it 🙏🏻

Dan

May 8, 2025

Thank you!!!! I loved it! And thank you also for sharing your fear about sharing your poem. It meant even more hearing it and knowing that.

Jacquee

September 22, 2024

thank you for overcoming your fear and sharing this!

Toni

February 27, 2024

Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed the poem, it seems crazy to think fear nearly got in the way ✨

Rozanne

January 25, 2024

Brilliant! 💥 Heartfelt thanks for sharing this poem...

Charlene

January 23, 2024

Thank you for sharing Lou, a wonderful reminder to trust your inner being and follow it, whatever direction it may lead you and to do it with confidence 🙏 I am glad you had the courage to express this to us, it's one of your gifts!

Debi

December 21, 2023

I love the passion and clarity of this poem. How wonderful for you! Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻💜

Kit

December 13, 2023

I think this poem emphasizes the importance of choosing inspiring mentors in our lives. Thank you for sharing it in your spoken form. Namaste.

Wakes

December 4, 2023

Spoken from the heart. ❤️Greatness is a part of each of us, and often we are are afraid of it as much as we want it. Listen to the whispers of your soul, it wants the best for you. Listen for “go”, I loved that part. The internal yes and encouragement that is not beholden to external judgements, fear, or expectation. Thank you Lou! I have been listening to your podcast lately and loving it! You mentioned this poem in an episode and I was excited to come listen. 😊 Thank you for answering the call of your greatness. 🙏🏼💖

Anmaré

November 1, 2023

Very powerful reminder. Thank you so much for sharing your poem with the world.

Sarah

September 18, 2023

Thankyou for sharing this poem, it was truly powerful and spot on… loved it… was both inspiring & motivating. 😍

Valorie

September 3, 2023

Congratulations on overcoming and sharing this insightful poem with us! Namasté

Teri

August 11, 2023

That was so beautiful and I really connected to it!! Thank you for sharing!💚💚

Tania

August 4, 2023

Wow Lou you need to publish this for other men & women to realise it is okay to show up imperfect with our flaws 👍 as humans we all have flaws make mistakes.Thankyou for sharing yr beautiful inspirational poem.Bless.

Christina

July 25, 2023

Thank you for sharing the spoken word! Greatness does often whisper so you really have to listen. 🤲🏼

Fran

June 10, 2023

Fabulous! Thank you for your courage to share- it was wonderful!

Enoch

April 21, 2023

So needed this! Thank you for your courage to share this gift!

Astrid

February 22, 2023

That was amazing , felt it was written for me! Thank you

Douglas

February 14, 2023

Go beyond fear and become authentic because we are all miracles.

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