How can they not know you?
You whose voice moves me
you sing songs of truth
to a world looking the other way.
You whose voice moves me
and moves all others who can hear
how can they not hear you?
You sing songs of truth
some people do not want to hear the truth
comforted by denial.
To a world looking the other way
you offer words to turn their heads
if only they could hear you.
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Dedicated to the poets of The Anthropocene Hymnal
Today, Grace is hosting Meeting the Bar and has asked us to write a Trimeric, a poetic form invented by Charles A. Stone in which each line of the first quatrain stanza forms the first line of the corresponding stanza (second line begins the second stanza, etc). The final three stanzas are tercets. Visit dVerse to try the form for yourself!
I had already written the first stanza, which occurred to me when reading through the manuscript of my forthcoming anthology, The Anthropocene Hymnal. There are so many strong voices in this anthology from poets who are passionate about protecting the planet and all of its creatures. I hope their voices will be heard far and wide!
The featured image shows a Narcissus Poeticus, or Poet’s Daffodil.
Lovely trimeric poem Ingrid. And such a powerful voice from all these other writers and poets, specially when:
You sing songs of truth
Thank you Grace, it fills me with hope when people care enough to spill their hearts out in poetry. And hope is what we need right now!
Oh my heart this is incredibly heartfelt! I am so looking forward to The Anthropocene Hymnal ๐ as it speaks .. no sings and that too so passionately. A gorgeous Trimeric poem, Ingrid ๐๐
Thank you Sanaa – my heart is filled with the passion dedication of the writers who contributed. I look forward to bringing it to the world ๐
I feel that we also need to hear the voice of nature itself… we as poets are maybe only resonating with voices of branches and bloom.
Wait for the book: it goes much deeper than that! ๐
The eternal questionโwhy can’t you see what seems so obvious to me? Many won’t ever see unless you include more than just truth in the package. A free cruise maybe, or tickets for the footie.
Or a mindless celebrity endorsement!
My faith in human nature hovers between rock bottom and sea bed.
Your last stanza was very strong and any climate change doubters would be touched by it. Wonderful Trimeric Ingrid! โบ๏ธ๐
Thank you Christine โค๏ธ if only the doubters could see before its too late ๐ณ
Ingrid,
This is so heartfelt and lovely. Thank you for sharing. May the voices of truth be heard.
pax,
dora
Thank you Dora: may they be heard soon! โค๏ธ
The voices of reason and truth become drowned out the the din of chaos, hypocracy, hate, bigotry, greed and politics. More’s the pity. I love your poetic voice, sharp and clean, cutting through the morass.
Thank you Glenn: we still have to try!
Wonderful tribute and use of the form, Ingrid. I can’t wait until the finished product is available!
Thanks Lisa: shouldnโt be too long now ๐
if only they could hear indeed! hope your words and the words of those in your anthology find listerning ears.
Thank you Rog, so do I!
I have not heard of this poetic form, but I love the cascading effect it creates!
Your words are a thoughtful and beautiful tribute to a field of flowers where every bloom is a poet. ๐
What a beautiful description! Thank you Jaya ๐
Such a beautiful and passionate piece, Ingrid. If only we can allow ourselves to open our eyes, ears, and minds to listen. Truly.
Voices lost, we just never know them because we are not listening. Beautifully written and heartfelt. โค๏ธ
Thank you Lucy! If only. We will keep tryingโฆโค๏ธ
This poem is lovely, period. But this makes it so much more special –
<3
David
I get a emotional when I read these poems! ๐โค๏ธ
Mother Nature continues to talk, when are we going to start listening to her silent pleas ..
A very interesting format Ingrid … the repetition adds power to the important message …
Thank you Ivor: I donโt think weโll be able to look the other way for too much longerโฆ
Yes, I agree, I think the covid pandemic has forced a lot of closed eyes open ๐๐๐
I often listen to the voice of nature and mother earth. There is so much truth in nature if we would only listen with open ears. I know you are passionate about protecting our planet.
I am, and all it takes is enough sensitivity to listen. Thank you!
Oh, if only…
Awesome work, Ingrid!
Thank you Ron.!
“You whose voice moves me.”
Beautifully written Ingrid! Loved the theme as well โฅโฅ
Thank you Sonali ๐
Most welcome dear โฅโฅ
love the tugging throughout this poem, Ingrid. how one’s truth can be heard or not or be heard finally. hopefully.
A voice we all need to hear – such a heartfelt question.
Thank you ๐
If only…a beautiful anthem Ingrid. (K)
Thank you Kerfe. Maybe one day!
I hope so.
Beautiful poem, Ingrid, honouring the voices who need to be heard. I love this new poetic form, it really sings in the way you’ve written it. I look forward to reading your upcoming anthology <3
Thank you so much for your kind words โค๏ธ
An entreaty for the masses … beautiful take on the trimeric challenge!!!!
Thank you Helen ๐
You sing songs of truth
some people do not want to hear the truth
comforted by denial.
Love this observation, how true Ingrid! One wants to be sincere and truthful but some just refuse to listen and give excuses. A Pity!
Hank
Thank you Hank – it is a pity but we must still try!
Since the beginning until the end, people hear what they want to hear and see what they want to see โ sadly!
Sad indeed!
lovely poem/impressive form
Thank you ๐
YOU move me with your words๐โฃ๏ธ
Thanks Cindy ๐
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Deep and beautiful. Loved it.
Thanks Jude, Iโm glad you did ๐
I do enjoy your poetry๐
Thank you Jude!
songs are more necessary than ever ~
I agree! I wish the world at large didโฆ
Beautifully penned!
Thank you Reena ๐
short and ever so powerful … sorry I didn’t submit for your anthology but bet you’ve got some great ones! Great idea, good luck with it all Ingrid
Thank you Kate: Iโm almost there ๐
impressive, congrats!