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Past Lives

I believe that in another life a famous singer was what I had been learning no voice I had gave me strife this became apparent in my early teen The flat out of tune caterwauling instead of sweet pure notes had both me and family cringing only my lover on me singing dotes I shed many tears as I needed to sing my talking voice is dulcet like honey in despair I tried to find something poetry fills the gap with verses lovely Now when I walk out onto the stage I spin words that soar out like notes as musical tunes in stories I now wage my voice fills the room and music floats written 06/24/2014 contest Past Lives

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BE Bailey

Date: 12/5/2014 5:56:00 AM

I absolutely loved reading this piece Shadow. A job well done. Enjoyed every bit of it. Big Hugs "B"

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/30/2014 12:57:00 AM

What i enjoyed the most is the concept, Shadow, engaging tale. Congrats

Elaine George

Date: 6/29/2014 9:05:00 PM

Every poem Edgar Allen Poe has ever written, is so lyrical, when recited, sounds like a beautiful melody. We all have a special gift. Glad you found yours, Shadow. Many congrats on your win. bfn Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/29/2014 8:41:00 PM

I can not sing myself but admire the great singers. Congrats on your win!!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/29/2014 4:52:00 PM

Hi Shadow, congratulations on another well-deserved win! This is such a great, write that I enjoyed reading it immensely. I wholeheartedly echo Peter's sentiments below. Warmest regards. Pandita.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/25/2014 3:49:00 PM

wow, it would be so amazing if this were a true story. To be a singer who cannot sing due to the new body and voice one is "cursed" with, that is a very unique concept. I think if I do this challenge at all, I will have to invent something as well (let me know if this is TRUE, but I doubt very many people realize anything about their past lives!!)