A Poet’s Voice

Renee is delighted to share this audio version and hopes that it speaks to your heart and soul. This poem was originally published as an article in Elephant Journal magazine titled "A Poet's Voice - Healing The Wounds of my Creative Inner Child."

Poetry can mean different things to everyone. It can be a powerful medium to heal and transform individuals and society. May this poem inspire you to speak your truth.

Transcript

Father,

I am a poet.

I didn't get to tell you.

Mother,

I am more than enough.

Father,

The world is changing.

Mother,

I do not need a man to increase my worth.

Father,

I have silver hair now,

The colour of the moon.

It reminds me of you.

Mother,

My face can frown and smile.

It is made to wrinkle.

Father,

The world is on fire and all I have is words.

My offerings.

Mother,

I have no jewels,

Only stars and thunder,

Nature's wonders.

Father,

I write in the morning and at the end of day.

Mother,

I am free,

Free to be me.

Father,

I am courageous.

Mother,

I have a voice.

Father,

I beg no pardon for my convictions.

Mother,

This moment is all that we have.

Father,

I remember you.

I sing in the morning and pray at the end of day.

I have a voice and a song,

Forever a poet until my last breath,

Forever free.

Reviews

Beautiful! THank you.

Renee, that was very, very, very beautiful. There is a reason I love poetry very much, feel free to check out my videos on YouTube, my YouTube channel is Denzel Closs, Art & Poetry Wizard. Feel free to watch them, you will love them very much. ❤️💙😊🇺🇸