Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge Voice & Watch

Posted on September 12, 2017 | 27 Comments

Mother used to say

Watch how loud you are talking

Someone might hear you

But it made no sense to me

My voice was born to be heard

©2017 Annette Rochelle Aben

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27 responses to “Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge Voice & Watch”

  2. Teagan R. Geneviene | September 12, 2017 at 10:07 am | Reply

    Indeed, Annette! Shout it from the highest hills. Hugs.

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  3. rijanjks | September 12, 2017 at 10:24 am | Reply

    Amen! Our voices were meant to be heard.

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  4. Colleen Chesebro | September 12, 2017 at 11:00 am | Reply

    Excellent Tanka and fits you perfectly. Your exuberance bubbles over! I love it! ❤

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  5. D. Wallace Peach | September 12, 2017 at 11:04 am | Reply

    Yes, of course, you were meant to be heard! And you are 🙂

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  6. syl65 | September 12, 2017 at 11:12 am | Reply

    Say it loud! Mom’s always have the best sayings 😀

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  8. robbiesinspiration | September 12, 2017 at 1:49 pm | Reply

    Your voice is definitely born to be heard, Annette.

    Liked by 1 person

  10. Rae Longest | September 13, 2017 at 8:31 pm | Reply

    Shout out! Girlfriend.

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  12. Denis1950 | September 19, 2017 at 6:45 am | Reply

    I can hear that strength in those lines Annette.

    Liked by 1 person

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