| From within a cynical world, A writer of humble upbringing Dares to share verses of a life once led. Cryptic stories of personal experience Composed not to appease an aching soul, Or heal wounds of the past, But to speak to a worldwide generation, Through the ties that bind us together … Love … Passion … Envy … Anger …Shame … Boldly reminding us that beyond physical differences, We share the same humanity. One I have not met, yet seems to know me so well, Invokes mirror images of my own life Allowing the words of this universal voice to ring true in my heart, By making an unforeseen connection, unlike any I’ve ever known before. This voice of passion and truth, known to some as The Rainmaker Has the uncanny ability to touch without laying hands on me And has inspired me to shine even through life’s stormy instances. For this, my admiration and undying appreciation is displayed here. Thank you for sharing such an amazing gift with me, I am a much better person for having listened. |
| "Universal Voice" |
| ©2001 by Rebecca J. Burke & Hashbrown Casserole for the Matchbox Twenty Soul, Inc. |
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| Dedicated to the words and music of Rob Thomas. Written in 2001. |