A Voice

I heard a voice ask “why?” “Why what?”, I replied What are you doing with your life I just don’t know sometimes Don’t you know you’re special So why do you want to blend Why sell yourself short When you can set your own trends A natural born leader you are Pave your own way You have just what you need To maximize your days You’re a genius I know You know Why not let it show Stop trying to get by And do your best work You’re brighter on your worst day Than what you may believe You have all you need To achieve Above all your hopes and dreams Because I called you Really, you gave this to me Yep, even now, while you yet dream Praying for revelation A glimpse of the future to foresee I know who you were I know who you are Yep, even now, while you yet dream I know who you will be Even when you won’t believe What does that mean You’re running, From yourself, You lie, The voice asked, “Why?” “Why what?” I replied Again, the voice asked, “Why?”

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/6/2011 12:38:00 PM

It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Jordan. Have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, and inspiration to continue your poetry. Love, Carol

Rockman Pritts

Date: 5/6/2011 12:52:00 AM

I am the voice. I am all that you know. I am all that you don't know. I am the question and the answer. When you look deep inside you will find the sky. When you search through the dark, I'm the light you will find If you look at your hand, you will see a palm. If you close your hand, you will see a hammer. This was a good inspection of self. A question that everyone asks. I hope you find the answer and thanks for making me think.