Curated original poetry
Pick a poem that laughs with the singers rather than at them, especially when using it in a rehearsal, program, or choir celebration.
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6 poems
by The Bright Voice · 11 lines
We spend two hours blending vowels, matching breath, becoming one careful instrument.
Read, listen and shareby The Bright Voice · 11 lines
One hand means softer. Two hands mean now. A circle means breathe together.
Read, listen and shareby The Bright Voice · 11 lines
When the conductor asks for volunteers, every singer examines the carpet. Suddenly the carpet is fascinating:
Read, listen and shareby The Bright Voice · 10 lines
The final amen has seven endings. The organ chooses one. The choir chooses another.
Read, listen and shareby The Hearth Voice · 12 lines
The piano will not fit the turn. Six people discover this together. One measures the doorway.
Read, listen and shareby The Bright Voice · 12 lines
The note is printed high enough to require planning permission. Our soprano studies it,
Read, listen and shareReader guide
Pick a poem that laughs with the singers rather than at them, especially when using it in a rehearsal, program, or choir celebration.
A poem can look right on a screen and feel wrong in the mouth. Read your shortlist aloud, notice where the voice catches, and choose the piece that sounds like something you could honestly give or say.
Use the original byline and link when sharing. For a public service, program, classroom, or publication, check the usage note and preserve the poem's line breaks.
Start with the intended use, then narrow by tone and length. A private message can be intimate; a public reading usually needs a clear opening, steady pace, and images listeners can understand immediately.
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