Poetry Friday round up with Catherine at Reading to the Core.
A poem gift to me from Diane Mayr begins with “Your songs are a tribute to those who/ share the neighborhood with you, but are these the songs of your heart?” These words struck a chord with me. We are singing, all of us, but are we singing the truth? Authenticity in any vocation is important, but especially true in writing. I tell my students, “I want to hear your voice when I read your writing.”
Does your voice resonate with the songs you sing?
Diane’s poem reminds us to sing about it all, the good and the bad. I want to thank my readers, my community of friends for your words of support through my sad song. I feel the love. And thanks to Diane for this special gift. I think this one will go in a frame.
Thanks for sharing my poem today. You’ve had a difficult summer. We’ll be standing with you listening to every song you sing.
It is beautiful, Margaret and Diane. “Sing the you in all of it.” I’ve been thinking of you this week, sending prayers and hugs.
Writing through tears, having just read your other post. What a gift to have Diane’s poem for comfort this week, and thank you for sharing your songs.
A beautiful gift, Margaret. Keep looking for the wonder. Keep singing….
Thank you very much for sharing this poem. Every word is so true!
Authenticity is, indeed, so important!
What a gorgeous poem and I also love the presentation (something Diane is becoming a master at–judging from this and her own post this week). Comfort comes in many ways, doesn’t it?