I can feel the silence straining,
About to burst out from the seams,
To shout that no one should be hushed
When on the grand pursuit of dreams.
And for those who are not heard
We ought to raise our voices higher,
Everyone deserves the chance
To chase what sets their soul on fire.
~Erin Hanson~
(Erin Hanson is an Australian author/poet who was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia on June 22nd, 1995.)
As usual, you have chosen a very good poem. And a beautiful flower that looks like a sunrise. I love those blue ones in the background!
ReplyDeleteAlways happy you enjoy the poems I find Ginny, and that pretty tulip and other flowers. Thank you :)
DeleteA young poet - with a powerful voice. Thank you for introducing me to my countrywoman.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Sue :) I had not heard of her before this poem. For one so young to write such beautiful poetry, she is truly amazing.
DeleteThe poem conveys passionate and thoughtful sentiments. What a beautiful photo of the golden-coloured tulip head!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, so glad you enjoyed my post :) It is a gorgeous tulip isn't it?
DeleteUma bela fotografia.
ReplyDeleteGostei.
Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Muito feliz que tenha gostado da minha foto. Muito obrigado. Um abraço e um desejo de boa semana :)
DeleteHow awesome is this poem!! And so young the poet is! Pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is an awesome poem from a special young lady who can weave the words into a thing of beauty. Happy you liked it and the tulip I took a photo of. Thanks Anni :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful poem. Those flowers are absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is, isn't it Ann :) Happy you liked the poem and the flower. Thank you :)
Deleteso beautiful, both photo and words and they go together perfectly
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pairing, thank you Sandra :)
DeleteLove the poem, beautiful flowers. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, always happy you enjoy. Thank you and I wish you the same :)
DeleteA very inspiring poem! Thank you for sharing it, Denise.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Angie, very glad you liked it :)
DeleteBeautiful poem AND illustration. Love that bright yellow!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie, me too! Yellow is always so cheery :)
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteLovely, all.......
ReplyDeleteThank you BB :)
DeleteA beautiful sentiment to remember. Thank you for posting this, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha, it certainly is and you are very welcome :)
DeleteA good combination of poem and pic.
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so William, thank you :)
DeleteLovely photograph and thanks for sharing the poem.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
You are very welcome Jan, so glad you enjoyed. All the best to you too :)
DeleteThis is perfect Denise!
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie, it's good to see you back on line my friend :) Thank you!
DeleteI do love that poem...
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose, me too :)
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