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I Am the Voice

Dear Reader, 


Here goes another poem. This one has a little more rhyme. It is still an odd form that I don't think even exists:

One says you're right,
Another says you're wrong
Still others say it depends
Some declare left,
Others extreme right
And this one really trends

Heard above and below
From all corners around
Voices rise up, fall down
They drag listeners down
Sometimes their heads below
Almost always with a frown

Which is true?
Which one lies?
Do they know themselves?
So many lies
Quickly they brew
Some created by ourselves

This religion, that one there
One group extreme, without hair
What stays in your head?
Political parties, Frat boys too
So many noises it's like a zoo
Some claim to see the dead

Which should you listen to?
One that seems right to you.


For those who are wondering, the title of today's post comes from an original song by Celtic Woman, a group of incredibly talented singers and instrumentalists. Check out their website and watch the video if you want some good entertainment. 


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