Listen and Grow

I cannot sleep For I love to be awake My mind wanders often And this is no mistake Told to think and speak less But still I disagree A thinking mind is active More likely to become free Yet always keep an open mind Wait your turn and listen As not to over step or fault And lose the definition Scan their words and take them in And really pay attention Words can mean so many things So listen for intention Learn to love and love to learn And make life all your own Learn to sail the raging sea To conquer all unknown