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LISTEN To listen, You must hear, And understand. To understand, You must hear, And acknowledge. To acknowledge, You must pay attention, To what you hear. To hear, You must listen, To what is being said. Judy Ball Often we hear what people say but we don't really listen to what they are saying.

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Date: 7/28/2011 9:49:00 PM
A wonderful truth you express so well. Best wishes for the contest.
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/28/2011 9:59:00 PM
Thanks so much Elizabeth, Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/19/2011 12:11:00 PM
So true! I love your observations, Judy
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/28/2011 10:00:00 PM
Thank you so much Jack. There is actually more to that poem than I wrote down here. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/18/2011 3:23:00 AM
Yes, there are so many people who love to talk, who quite often do not make good listeners! A good little poem. Reads like a winner!
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/18/2011 6:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Robert. Glad you like it. Thanks for the encouragement you always share with me. Have a great day. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/17/2011 5:34:00 PM
Very true Judy, i'm often told i'm not listening ... but i do with you... Dr Ram may find you high on the tree, of verse he will build, we will c ... god bless, xo, Don
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/17/2011 7:16:00 PM
Thank you so muchmy frend. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/16/2011 9:09:00 PM
another one that is so true, sweetie. Gosh, I really need to hurry and try one of these things!! Good luck in the contest!
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/16/2011 9:11:00 PM
Thank you so much Andrea. You should try this one. It's easy. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/16/2011 1:10:00 PM
Yes, that is very true, Judy. Lovely perceptive piece - I think Dr Ram will love this one.
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/16/2011 1:41:00 PM
Thank you so much Jack. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

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