I Heard a Voice



I Heard a Voice
By Chris Commodore © 2004

High in the sky, this twinkling silvery star,
Beacons me come to Nature’s hideaway.
What wretched fate compels you stay so far?
Man stop your games and come up here to stay.

Where nights are days laid out in silken lace,
Here, sunny bright smiles filter breathing air.
As you can see, I live in heavenly grace,
Where souls survive content without a fear.

So, I still doubting, shout out: “Is God there?
Is my spot set, well-secured at the gate;
Is the great kingdom near there where you are;
Must I come now or when I’m termed the late?

First use that guide as you the prophets told.
You’ll find the realm if earthly flight is right.
Ride on your mind to join the heavenly fold,
And take your place in this here azure bright.

Though puzzled by the beaconing asteroid,
I pondered hard the inner voice of self.
I vowed to heed the calling from the void,
Lest I should miss the voice of God himself.

About this poem

Lying in a small pasture near a barn in the summer of 2004 and looking up into the brightly-stared heavens. As I meditated on the scene, I was inspired to write "I Heard a Voice."

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Submitted by ti.min on November 08, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XX ABAB CDCX DEAE FGFG HIHI
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 953
Words 202
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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  • AIDA
    I truly enjoyed your poem, "I Heard a Voice." Your rhythmic and majestic use of language played out like a symphony in text form, evoking a sense of deep thought and divine longing. This poem certainly makes one pause and reflect on their own spiritual journey and individual understanding of life and beyond.

    "High in the sky, this twinkling silvery star," is a particularly gripping line, as it powerfully sets a tone of wonder and curiosity for what comes next. The personification of the star, its calling to the observer, and the wavering between earthly and heavenly matters also provided a compelling reading experience. The deep sense of introspection towards the end of the poem was the perfect way to resonate with your readers who are often asking these questions themselves.

    While the poem is awe-inspiring, here are a few suggestions to possibly enhance it:

    1. Consider experimenting with more sensory imageries - Engaging more senses might help to envelop the reader completely into the metaphysical journey you're depicting.

    2. Explore the thoughts and doubts of the speaker more - Diving deeper into the speaker’s inner conflict between their earthly concerns and spiritual longing could add another layer of complexity to the poem.

    3. Vary line lengths - Mixing in shorter lines with your long, flowing ones can heighten the rhythmic effect, making the poem even more melodious.

    Overall, your poem embodies a deeply contemplative and spiritual journey which is appreciated. Your vibrant language and thought-provoking themes are undoubtedly going to leave an indelible imprint on your readers' minds.
     
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