Friday, August 3, 2012

Real Toads: Sinéad O'Connor challenge

Marian's musical challenge today for the online writers' group Imaginary Garden with Real Toads includes a video of Ireland's amazing Sinéad O'Connor, singing a song from her latest album.
Marian asks us to let Sinéad inspire us, and there's one thing about her that has impressed me throughout her 25-year career...
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the power of the voice
the feelings it evokes
joy and hope
smiles and laughter
even when
something terrible happens
the voice
rises above
with powerful joy
and enduring hope
evoking once again
smiles and laughter
  

 
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    You know, I know OF her, but don't really know her music. But your poem makes me want to listen. Thanks much! k.

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  2. HannahAugust 3, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    She's such an inspiration!! She'll not soon be forgotten. :)

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  3. DaydreamerAugust 4, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    She has been through a lot over the years and yet, she has triumphed not just for herself but, for others too.
    Nice interpretation of the prompt Kay.

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  4. MaryAugust 4, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    She definitely has a voice that evokes emotion, doesn't she? One cannot listen to her music and be unmoved....

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  5. MarianAugust 4, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    yessssssss! so, so true. she gives me hope. thank you, kay. xo

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  6. Kerry O'ConnorAugust 4, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    She is one to admire and inspire.. such a tale of strength in adversity.

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  7. EllaAugust 4, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    All I can think of is "nothing compares 2U" ... ;D
    I loved it!

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  8. FireblossomAugust 5, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Yeah, Sinead is the real thing, isn't she?

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  9. Sherry Blue SkyAugust 6, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    I love "the voice rises above"........yes, it does, and so powerfully.

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  10. MargaretAugust 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    "Tell me how could it be that your fancy free has fled?".... that is quite a gift!

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