I listen and listen and listen

I ask them to tell me something good about themselves If they cannot, I ask about their best day Their favorite relative, things they love to do Still empty? I ask how they are feeling. What is happening? Then I listen. And I listen And I listen And I listen And I listen Without interrupting Without suggesting solutions. Without trying to save them I tell them what I admire about them You are courageous, brave, a great story teller, And I thank them for trusting me It is a start