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Here's What We'Re Missing

We talk, we rap, we connect, we chat To figure out where our heads are at We discuss, we explain, criticize, clarify We ask a few questions: What, where and why We argue, debate, yell, fight and contest We scratch and claw for the truth; we give it our best We chew the fat, shoot the bull and whatever To while away the time with comments so clever The one mouth that we have, we surely do use For our good! But here's what we're missing -- That two ears were we each given ~ To focus on listening

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Date: 12/2/2018 6:45:00 PM
I had to "fav" this one, Gershon; it's so true, re. us humans; we should listen more; then perhaps our world could move forward at a more pleasant and productive pace. Very well done.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/2/2018 6:46:00 PM
Much appreciated, M.L. And a FAVE, no less. Now I am deeply appreciative. Best of the season to you and yours! :) gw
Date: 12/2/2018 2:24:00 PM
So true Gershon, we don't listen enough . Tom
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/2/2018 6:44:00 PM
So true. So true. ~ Gershon
Date: 12/2/2018 1:22:00 PM
At a young age we were taught to talk less and listen more. Your meaningful poem delivers a message on the same lines. Regards // paul
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Date: 12/2/2018 6:44:00 PM
Your appreciation is appreciated, Paul! Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 12/2/2018 4:23:00 AM
eh!...what did you say? speak up! your words seem fuzzy...lots of words...you said everybodys talking at once?!....eh! : )
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Date: 12/2/2018 11:35:00 AM
Ha, ha! You got me!! --- Thanks for the funny and fun comment!! :) gw

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