Listening Is Better Than Talking

Listening is of such great value
compared with just doing talk
this has been my real experience
makes one stand alone like a rock

Having had a stammer all of life
I have learnt to listen far more
for listening is much easier
as talk is so noisy and such a bore

An active listener is so rewarding
hearing sounds that are so rare
truly magical to listen with intent
ear and hear make quite a pair

Learning to listen is such a gift
taking in all that's been said
this bring such comfort to the speaker
for their words show what's fed

Listening is better than talking
it's so liberating made to fit
so many need a patient listener
giving real time can stop one quit
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 12/19/2023 9:22:00 AM
Great poem Gordon and so true! So well written with a profound message of which I so enjoyed.’ Silence is golden’. Sometimes, when there is too much needless chat around me, I just hear it like radio interference and seek sanctuary! Love the last stanza especially. You do learn so much more by listening and to oneself as well. Thank you for sharing. I wish you a wonderful Christmas my friend. Keep well and warm :):)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/19/2023 12:22:00 PM
Thanks Christina, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it a profound message too. Trust you'll have a blessed Christmas and a blessed 2024, Gordon
Date: 11/24/2023 10:36:00 AM
Hello Gorden Mcconnell, This is so true. I have noticed that When the family is over, they talk , talk. I do not get a word in. So now i just listen. Enjoyu your day my frienjd. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/24/2023 11:14:00 AM
Hello Gordon. yes when i can not get a word in, I just listen. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/24/2023 10:47:00 AM
Thanks Darlene, Glad you enjoyed this piece and indeed what you say is so true. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 11/24/2023 7:35:00 AM
Everyone needs a good listener at times Gordon. Just back from hospital, I had spinal decompression surgery as I've been struggling to walk, Im home now recovering. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/24/2023 7:53:00 AM
Thanks Tom, Glad you agreed with my sentiments, trust and pray your surgery is successful and make a full recovery. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
Date: 11/24/2023 3:35:00 AM
A good poem. Many people need someone to talk to and the support of someone who will listen. Well done!
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/24/2023 7:48:00 AM
Thanks Jeanette, Glad you enjoyed this piece , trust you are well. Blessings always,Gordon
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