Ears That Hear

If I tell you that I love you, Will you say you love me back? If, instead, my words are hurtful, Will you go on the attack? Truth and love, a dicey combo: To care, be honest, balance seeks. But joy can be in ears that hear When not found in a mouth that speaks. So, bridle tongue, use gentle words And find the joy in what is heard. ————- H/T to Milton Hankins for his good reminder on a proper posture on both ends of a conversation in “Convince Me.”