There’s that voice,
So pure,
So wonderful,
Taken from us before her time.
She takes the breath from me
Every time I hear
Those wonderful contralto tones.
The sound she makes
Is unmistakable,
And reaches my spirit
With absolute ease.
And when she sings “What is Life?”
I am so overwhelmed with emotion
That I can only listen
In total awe and incredulity
That a voice like hers existed.
So pure.
So wonderful.
So unique.
Taken from us before her time.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Kathleen Ferrier was an English contralto singer who died in 1953 aged 41. She is and always will be my favourite singer, I cannot normally name favourites in music as I like so much but Kathleen’s voice was a gift from the Gods.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments5
A fine write Gold.
Thank you Orchi.
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful voice. Nicely done Andy
Most kind soren, thank you.
Andy
My pleasure Andy
I'm with you all the way - I play her in the car when I vcan listen without too many distractions.
She has a wonderful voice Michael, so glad you agree with me, thank you.
Andy
Our voices are amazing especially when expressed with music, singing beautiful songs. Nicely written.
So true Petra, thank you.
Andy
A fine write. Nicely done. Music transcends so much.
Thank you Tom. Yes music so so powerful in life.
Andy
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