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Voices In My Head

The voices in my head spake thus:
"Pray heed a word from all of us
should what we prate to you make sense
as host we deem you somewhat dense

'Tis folly to believe we're real
to banish us would be ideal
we're products of your fantasy,
your own authentic fallacy

We're sexless; neither gents nor dames
pray brand us not with human names.
as playmates we have little worth
we're in your head, not human-birthed

Engage us not in dialogue
stick to one-sided monologue
our sole aim is to multiply
we're occupied, hence no reply

We find you're too inquisitive
and may we say insensitive
to eavesdrop, as you are inclined
(pardon the pun) where you've no mind

And now, dear host, we beg of thee
for some degree of privacy
scant your right to our domain
seek elsewhere to be entertained."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fraser Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Those nagging voices wont nag if you make friends with them, and the conversations can be quire enjoyable even wirh the funny looks you get from others. Made me smile wirh this one. blessongs, Carl
Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 12:52 AM
Are those the voices that provide you with those amazing lines...if so can I borrow them??? I'll give em' back promise! You are so fun as always, nice job! MC
Mohammed Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 2:47 AM
Your debut poem is fantastic my friend. I hope you don't mind me reviewing your poems go straight up. The rhyming scheme you used was wonderfully penned throughout which makes this such a sparkling read.
Seal Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Ok I've read this before, I dont think I can better the comment I've already left. I am starting from the bottom up, I may be some time around the middle part lol. Take care, Richard
Seal Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 6:23 PM
blame it on the voices in me head, I do
Nair Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 6:57 AM
Nice one, big congrats, Del!!
Johnson Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 7:45 PM
This is so cute. I read it aloud to myself to further enjoy. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Oyewole Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Well done And Congrats. AO
A   Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Delysia. Congratulations, with your awesome poem. Goodnight~LINDA
Manassian Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 11:51 AM
What a fantastic introduction to the wonder of YOU! :) Great work here, my dear. Yes...so you know what I mean. Mine have names...yours prefer to be anonymous...very intriguing write.
Seal Avatar
April 26, 2013 at 5:54 PM
We'd go mad if we didn't listen to those voices sometimes, this is so good, reminds me of 'the numbskulls', lovely writing is always appreciated. I'm going through yours slowly, I don't like rushing a good thing. Take care, Richard
Horstkotter Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Good poem. I did enjoy this one. Thank you for the comments on my poem.
Warden Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Love this..good imagination ...Thanks for the comment..It is a true story but long ago...
Dietrich Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM
hmmm, sounds like you have multiple personalities. heehee. I loved that part "where you've not mind(pardon the pun)." Great use of your imagination!
Johnson Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Hehe Yes ignoarmus schitzofarmus, very interesting version of the voices. We have a great girl out here that has the voices of the dead after being on heavy drugs....her brother also has schitzo and can't handle it. She is famous in Australia for accurate words from the departed. So is schitzo a sickness if it makes no sense? love your verse babe, xo, Don
Johnson Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Fantastic. I love this. Love, Joyce
Davies Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Interesting, and reading your excellent poetry is it possible that these voices are your muse!
Fraser Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Sangoma's, from the Zulu clan's of South Africa. Terrific write Delysia....:)
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Another masterpiece.
Johnson Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM
You commented nicely on one of my poems so I found you here and am enchanted . I read all of your poems. I hope you have not been disappointed and quit writing. some of the best I've seen for awhile Please don't get discouraged. It takes a while to catch on. I noticed that you answered some of your comments on your own poem without going to the commenters poems. i know that is the way we do it on some sites, bu not here. Love, Joyce
Taylor Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Awesome piece, delysia. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Welcome to PS. Looking forward to more of your offerings. Thanks for your gracious comments.. Ralph
Crud Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
hello! don't worry, you've nothing to dread. it's only me, the one in your head. i'd just like to say, i do like this poem. now open your mind, i wish to go home. thank you for sharing, dear delysia. much love, xxxx. eph.
Monaghan Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Glad its not just me. keep writing I enjoy it
Hendricks Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM
@ Debbie Thank you for your appreciation and the invitation to partake in your contest. As a matter of interest, our guys are called Sangoma's. I'd be happy to do a bit of research and see what I can dish up. Thanks once again.
Hendricks Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM
@ Linda-Marie, you sweetheart, you. Thank you for the warm welcome and your kind comment. After some hours of membership I'm already truly and utterly hooked to the site. I foresee many happy hours ahead reading and commenting on others' works.
Guzzi Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM
LOL how original! and great meter & rhyme! I am having a contest on the Shamans Way and was wondering if you'd consider writing some about the Zulu Shamans? Light & Love [welcome to Soup!]
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