Listening

LISTENING

it’s a given
old people are forgetful
every one says so
most old people will listen
and so they are infected

when one gets older
one naturally slows down
every one says so
most old people will listen
and their minds are infected

these few listened too
deaf beethoven wrote his ninth
einstein listened
verdi – 80 – wrote falstaff
they called it miraculous

the old just wither
they just wait around to die
listen to the crowd
some greats, too were listening
but it’s what they listened to
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Maverick Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 2:23 PM
Bravo dear Daver..' most well conveyed..illluminated.. And expounded.! i should guess there are many out there who can offer much more than the run of the mill people credit them for.' hope to see more of your worthy thoughts..!
Dietrich Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 4:08 PM
your poem posted three times!! but I am giving this one its first comment. Have a GREAT day , my friend.
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