Do You Watch, Do You Listen, Do You See

When you woke them up, at the crack of dawn
Did you smile at them today?
Did you pour a cup, with cream and love
Then send them on their way?

Did you drive with ease
Not hog and squeeze
On the road to work today?

Did you offer space, in your place in que
At the crowded store today?
Did you keep your grace, when the others raced
To crowd in front of you?

Quite often through our day
We say the same old line
How are you today?
They answer ..."I am fine."

But do we really listen
With hearts that open wide?
Painful stories may be hiding
Behind a mask of pride

Next time you ask this question
Just watch before you start
Their eyes may be revealing
So listen with your heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 3/24/2010 8:39:00 AM
Life's little nuances, how we ask a question then get just a nod. thanks I enjoyed this
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Date: 3/22/2010 12:56:00 PM
Ah, civility, as in civilization. Yes, A good, poignant reminder. This is solid enough to post. Good luck on this. Thank you, too. You are always so kind and...civil? Eerh, that's not a joke, either, girl. heh, heh, heh. Regards, Gerard
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Date: 3/21/2010 8:28:00 PM
Hi Carrie ..... I've missed reading your work and sharing with you and the other soupers. Thank you for your kind words. i enjoy reading your comments. This is another great write i know you will fare well in the contest , your friend, Abe
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Date: 3/20/2010 4:48:00 PM
Great ideals of some things that make up civilty...Good luck in the contest..Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 3/20/2010 3:18:00 PM
This is wonderful Carrie. We forget these simple things...and just go through the motions in this busy world. We do need to slow down a bit. I love this. Goes to my favs. And thank you for reading a couple of my poems and leaving your kind comments for me and Jimmy! Peace, love, Audrey
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Date: 3/20/2010 7:59:00 AM
Ouch! The voice of my conscience speaking. Thanks for the reminder. I try awfully hard, but I am guilty of all of these offenses on occasion. You be cool, Carrie. Love, daver
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Date: 3/20/2010 7:32:00 AM
Well the weekend is upon us and I will be gone most of the weekend from the Soup. I enjoyed reading your Amazing poetry this morning and I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/20/2010 5:04:00 AM
Very brilliantly penned the facts which we practice everyday but very few takes the pain to look on the faces to whom we ask " How are You'. Beautiful Poem and catch of very simple things. Thanks and many thanks for your precious and beautiful comments on Vasava 7. Hope you would like Vasava 8 and others to come. Best wishes and love ....xxx Ravindra...xxx Carrie Richards.
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Date: 3/19/2010 4:14:00 PM
GOOD WRITE
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Date: 3/19/2010 1:20:00 PM
I love this. It's a great message. Good luck in the contest.
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