Damn Poetry...

johnjgeddes (75) in poetry • 7 years ago (edited)

There’s always a voice
Inside me
I can never just dream

It’s always reciting
A narrative
Of everything I’ve seen

Places I’ve been,
Strangers and friends…
Unending dialogue,
Some people dead

It doesn’t matter
To the Narrator—
He thinks they still live

And they talk to me
Happily
The way they once did

I wrote my first book
Searching for my voice
And could barely
Hear myself
Above the noise

So don’t ask me
How to write
Or be unique
I’m still searching
For myself
In all that ink

But one thing
I can say
About struggling to be—
That voice inside my head?
I discovered
Was me.

© 2017, John J Geddes. All rights reserved

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lydon.sipe (67) · 7 years ago

So don’t ask me
How to write
Or be unique
I’m still searching
For myself
In all that ink

The simplicity and genuiness of this is remarkable.

johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you, lydon - so kind...

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zboyd (39) · 7 years ago

This is absolutely touching. I love your work please never stop.

johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

I appreciate that, @zboyd

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princeso (57) · 7 years ago

Hmm, thinking, trying to play it to my reasons. The real you is the voice speaking and connecting all the memories and people. Deep words you put up.
Nice one

johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

writers are constantly told to develop their own voice, their own unique style, and in the end that comes down to being who you are :)

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frieda (60) · 7 years ago

You are unique indeed. The voice in your head must be praised! What a lovely poem to read

johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you for you kind words, Frieda

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jackytjai1984 (43) · 7 years ago

Good poetry

drotto (48) · 7 years ago

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myeasin (57) · 7 years ago

This Poem Is Awesome I Like It.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you

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merej99 (70) · 7 years ago

Yes. This. 100%
All the voices: the good, the bad, the cunning, the sad... They are all bits of us and our experiences, aren't they? Now... where the heck did my muse go? She's been quiet for far too long.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

ha ha, I never lose a Muse - I have two of them - Deb and our tabby cat, Thomas (aka Muse Cat )

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merej99 (70) · 7 years ago

This is what just popped into my head...
When my boys were much younger and they were acting up, especially after I had a long day at work, I'd hold out my hand and say, "Come here and just smack your head upside my hand. I am too tired for this nonsense." I think that's what my muse it telling me now. LOL

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

I love it :)

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spiritualpower (55) · 7 years ago

Beautiful poem dear

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joe.nobel (55) · 7 years ago

Ding!
Another damn upvote for your damn poetry.
You're doing good on this one by the time I found it. Congrats, man.
Joe

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

ha, ha,Thanks, Joe :)

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hanen (64) · 7 years ago

A very nice poem. Great work!

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thanks

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josediccus (75) · 7 years ago

I love the way your verse is rhythmic and shows clarity, quite short but quick and sweet.

Awesome poetry here

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booster (68) · 7 years ago

This post has received a 30.21 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @johnjgeddes.

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elmasry (12) · 7 years ago

Good post

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littlerph (51) · 7 years ago

How I love the 6th verse, and the last verse too was amazing. :) I expect nothing less, loveeeed ittt! ^^

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pinkayesh (50) · 7 years ago

wow...you find yourself as ur guide......awsome thought....keep it up.
plz follow and upvote me @pinkayesh

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emonemolover (60) · 7 years ago (edited)

So don’t ask me
How to write
Or be unique
I’m still searching
For myself
In all that ink

But one thing
I can say
About struggling to be—
That voice inside my head?
I discovered
Was me.

Very nice... I must resteem!

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you!

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rana420 (55) · 7 years ago

This is absolutely touching

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you

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tinajordan (56) · 7 years ago

The plight and pleasure of the poet at heart. Beautiful. :)

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thanks, Tina :)

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zymo (31) · 7 years ago

Nice poem! Good flow! :)

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mcsamm (71) · 7 years ago

And its a sweet deep voice from within
You have it indeed

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itsliterature (25) · 7 years ago

Beautiful words and beautiful art. Love it -face looking up in admiration arms spread out in front of me emoji-

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