Voice

November 1voice,microphone

I am thankful for voice, or a voice. Voice gives us the easiest and most direct method of communication between one another. It's a shame that what we say or hear is so often misunderstood. It either comes out wrong from the mouth or is perceived wrongly by the receiver. But when the connection between mouth and brain is good and what comes out of the mouth is heartfelt, voice can be a beautiful thing.

When I think of voice, I think of "The Voice" TV show of which my daughter Beth and I have been regular fans. We are amazed at the talented vocalists that they bring in. Talk about perfect voices!

Used another way, the term "a voice" refers to when we have a say in something, for example, how our government is run, or when you have an opinion that you want to express.

This is a closeup of the microphone that was used during the "open mic" time at our church's "Brew Unto Others" Coffee House. It's amazing how many people lose their inhibitions when there is an open mic set up. We had no shortage of people taking the microphone to either sing, rap, tell stories, read poems, etc. It was an entertaining experience.

voice

give me a voice

to say what should be said

give me a conscience

to stand and not be led

down a dark and dead end street

where no good ever goes

where no good ever shows

give me a voice

to rise above the crowd

give me a voice

to sing pure, long, and loud.

© rt tulley