Listening

Hearing is important
But what’s often very clear
Is that sometimes what’s been said
Goes in and out the other ear.

But listening gives access to
The message that’s implicit
And those who fail to do so
May be quick to just dismiss it.

The difference may seem subtle
Yet when hurt keeps reappearing
It’s a sign that no one’s listening
To words they’re merely hearing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rigoler Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Very true. If I know what I say will go in one ear and out the other, I've learned to say nothing, since little registers in an empty head. / Maurice
Leffanta Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 10:36 AM
Everyone tried to tell Trump a pandemic was storming but Trump could only hear his own voice, so perhaps you should send him a copy of this! Aloha! Rico
Wolf Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 7:23 PM
Can you hear me listening?! lol. Good one. On point!! Season's Joy, Gershon
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