She Hears Voices

They are not telling her, "Take Nicole
Kidman Out" (the most beautiful girl
in the world, her special Babe)-- 
Not saying, "You're Charles Manson, 
and do we have a job for you!"

They know she's a wordsmith
attuned to the alphabet, 
and words to forge a poem, 
write an essay, or sell her books 
on E-Bay, whisper in streams 

from faucets, banging pans, 
and things that rustle 
and swish. Voices from the veil, 
or beyond the pale. 
Capeesh?

She guards the words
they send her, the given
words, the guileless
ones, for mantra du jour
or arbitrary notes--

So, Ye
of little faith, allow
her 24 hours before
calling the men
in white coats.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Nola, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
Brown Avatar
April 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Congrats, Nola, on this selection. I've already commented, but had to let you know how proud we are of the powers that be for recognizing talent. Love, daver
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
February 17, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Congratulations Nola on this thought provoking poem "She Hears Voices" being featured. Vince
Austin Avatar
February 17, 2009 at 5:32 AM
Hi, Nola...I get the voices bit now that I've read your poem a few more times. I suppose I just didn't understand what voices you were talking about.The opening Manson bit threw me. Capeesh? Really a fine effort. Don't be upset. Love, daver
Mason Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 3:26 PM
This is an awesome, profound piece of writing Nola! Love the last stanza! I knew a long time ago I had to stay a little bit crazy to live in this world ... smile ... Very well-deserved selection to be a feature this week at the Soup. Congratulations!
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February 16, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Interesting perspective in this poem, giving the reader much to ponder. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing. Karen
Austin Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Hey, give us a clue! There is so much in this poem that cannot be interpreted through general knowledge. I have the distinct impression you are very talented, but don't speak to a limited audience please. If you have the inclination, please write me and explain. Love, daver
Jordan Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 5:42 AM
Nola this poem is great - loved the tone through out the piece - Congratulations on being featured - God Bless, MJ
Faulkner Avatar
January 3, 2009 at 11:08 AM
beautiful write. i love the line when you said "attuned to the alphabet" awsome writting
Matheny Avatar
December 10, 2008 at 1:12 PM
AWESOME POEM!!!!! Love Alexz ^u^
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