Finding His Voice
A late talker, my son
recited favorite books
I read to him, took time
to speak in his own words.
I urged him speak up
speak up! His voice so light —
could have floated away
like kites without strings.
At school, the big guys
bullied, yelled names:
Stretch, Runt, Mama’s Boy.
Michael stood mute.
But, at thirteen, he debuted on stage,
spread his new deep voice over
the audience, left them breathless,
bowed to a standing ovation.
Voices: Lost and Found
by Jan Duncan-O’Neal
Table of Contents
Mother’s Voice
The Uncles
Neighborhood Crone
Demise
Hold Me, Pa
Dancing with Bob
Transplant
First Love
Dyslexic
Requiem for a Prodigal Daughter
The Great Sphinx
Lament for a Bookstore
Second Chance
Honeymoons
Introspection
New Enlightenment
Pushcart Nominations
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