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Sunday, September 21, 2025 Rated "G" by the Author.

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Listening to the Sound of My Voice by John Herlihy In the heart of sorrow Lies the remnants of love lost. In the heart of happiness Displays a price we pay at cost. In the depths of despair A crack of light in this dark night. In the whispers of prayer Lies premonitions in rays of moonlight. In the wake of the past Heard the echoes of sweet memory. In the mirage of the future Hear the faint promise of a mystery. In the rush of desires Lies the wish that they be fulfilled. In the shadow of our fear The anxious heart wishes to be stilled. In the dawn of the day The hours of darkness finally slayed. In the twilight of the day The results of our effort will be weighed. In the silence of myself Listening to the sound of my voice. In the spirit of the soul The makings of love, bliss, peace – rejoice. - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Wednesday 21 May 2025

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 30, 2025

WHAT IS SO UTTERLY FINE ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE IS... NOT ONLY DO WE HEAR OUR VOICE...BUT GOD, HE HEARS IT TOO!!!! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on September 21, 2025

I see coming to peace with ourselves and enjoying what we have.

Ron

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on September 21, 2025

A fine piece of writing that extols the meandering path our lives take as we try to fulfill the journey to a resultant and hopefully, satisfying end. Again, we seem to be synergized with similar considerations in our quest for further understanding of why Peggy Lee sang it, "Is That all There Is?" I chose "Zero to Zero" for my exploration, posting soon. Thank you for this elegant treatise of life's evolvement that is so on the money.

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