Voices Are Swords
She was up all night, hearing his voice
Echo—choice
Which prevents her from falling asleep
Echo—weep
I lack to portray the agony of the globe
Echo—strobe
With lines that will echo through the ages
Echo—sages
Listen to my cries and catch the sonic boom
Echo—gloom.
How would their voices echo off the walls?
Echo—calls
When I cut myself, I don't lack a bandage
Echo—language
I need someone to tell me it will all be fine
Echo—shine
Footprints disappear with lunar winds
Echo—minds
Still, there will always be a footstep echo
Echo—sorrow
Hiding in the host's accumulated dirt
Echo—hurt.
Man's restless soul is utterly a shadow
Echo—meadow
Don't just repeat what other birds sing
Echo—bring
Don't just echo what other people say
Echo—today
You're special, say and do what you want
Echo—haunt
If you're convincing, your words will matter
Echo—better
Written: February 11, 2023
ECHO VERSE: Echo verse has a pretty simple rule: Repeat the end syllable(s) of each line. No other rules.
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