The Voice
Shel Silverstein 1930 (Chicago) – 1999
About this poem
Shel Silverstein's 'The Voice' is an example of a poem that uses simple language in a lighthearted manner to illumine the themes of finding one's own path and embodying and valuing one's uniqueness. 'The Voice' will find an audience with anyone who has faced the pressures of conforming to society or been faced with considering whether to give credence to external influences. It encourages those individuals to listen to their inner voice and instincts and to be more self-reliant. more »
Submitted by JokerGem on April 23, 2024
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Scheme | ABCBDEAE |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 249 |
Words | 52 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 8 |
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