Something In My Voice

You must have heard something

in my voice that day

something that told you

to stay on the line,

a crack perhaps, a prolonged pause

that told you just how close

to the precipice I was.

You must have heard something

in my voice that day

that caused you to keep me

talking nonsense, whilst

the baby cried and the toddler

played along with squeals of mirth

and I kicked against the undertow.

You heard something in my voice

That Day

you were the only one

and for that I can forgive you

any transgression you can

ever perpetrate,

my gratitude cannot be measured,

the words don't exist,

I can forgive anything because

you heard something in my voice

That Day

that said to you

' better stay on the line'

Reviews

[Neville]

This poem is not just good, it's great. All Good Things, N

[J. J. Nightingale]

Sometime just listening, can make a difference .. hearts take note, and lift spirits ..

I can relate .. Jazz

[...]

. that must have been a precious moment ... and, an overwhelming one ... i believe it is moments like that ... that give us and the relationships we are in ... a great amount of resilience ...

"That Day
you were the only one
and for that I can forgive you
any transgression you can
ever perpetrate"

. these lines are so powerful and poignant, i could feel them in my gut ... exceptional poetry, dear shelley ... a soul-quencher ...

[New Dawn]

Thank you Serah - written for one of my best friends who kept me talking on the phone one day.

[...]

. you're very welcome ... friendship is precious :) ...

[Doreen]

This is a nice write. I like the repetition of the first line. This has an underlying sadness with a hopeful happiness. Well done.

[New Dawn]

Thank you Doreen for your kind review i'm glad you enjoyed the poem - life can be overwhelming at times and it's those perceptive friends that get us through