Pure Falsetto

Written: 09/05/14

Nothing bad comes from having a nice powerful voice,
However the one I got stuck with was never my choice.
Mine is unique like many other men and boys,
But that doesn't mean people will enjoy the noise.

If only I could reach notes of such meaningful passion,
Instead of reaching the ones that seem dull and old fashion.
Pretending that it sounds great when it really doesn't,
Is like saying I was working out when I really wasn't.

No matter how many times I sing in the shower.
I can't change the fact my voice still sounds sour.
Lyrics come to my mind everyday and every hour,
But to preform it myself, my voice still needs the power.

It's safe to say my dream of sounding better is too specific.
It's about time I start accepting things and being more realistic.
I going to stick to the things I know by writing poems and lyrics,
And still sing, even if everyone tells me I sound completely horrific.

Maybe my voice will get better, maybe one day.
For right now I do believe I sound somewhat okay.
But the way it sounds is nothing compared to what I say.
The words that come out my mouth come from my heart either way.

Reviews

[Anonymous]

So I take it you have a pretty deep voice? So do I, I've learned that I will never sound like a pop star and that's OK, because pop stars don't even sound like themselves live (i.e. auto-tuning to make them sound more like sopranos and tenors). Altos, bases, and baritones are a VERY underrepresented group in popular music! So the fact that your voice is sore and that you don't sound like the music you listen to is quite alright! I personally value unique voices over generic sounding ones 100 times over, so keep singing!!!!! :D
Oh, and I really enjoyed your poem as well!

[Daniel Valentine Rivera]

Wow another review! Looks like I have a fan! My voice is not that deep at all, the problem is that my voice isn't up to par with other vocalists I know. Lyrics are my favorite part of music and I like to recite them but I just wish I was more musically inclined. Either way, I love to sing, and I know a few people that actually do enjoying my singing. So I'll keep singing! Thank you so much for the review and taking the time to read my poetry. And thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

[barleygirl]

Your writing is clear & solid & imparts sentiments many may relate to! Fortunately, my pets enjoy my singing voice, no matter if it's garbled & hoarse. I'm afraid I sorta cringe at the low opinion expressed by your narrator. I would hope that we can all just revel in the joy of singing, not judging the voice. But you've conveyed your low opinion quite vividly with good examples!

[Daniel Valentine Rivera]

Thank you for the amazing review.

[SmittyJas]

You have the right perspective towards the singing situation and practice makes prefect keep working at the singing it only can get better with age.

[Daniel Valentine Rivera]

Thank you for the words of encouragement!