The Art of Listening

How many of us

Have people in our lives

Short breathed on concern

Long winded on advice

Who would rather flap the tongue

Than take the time to find

That the art of listening

Is painted with open mind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hoffman Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Well said! Nice one Mike!~Che :)
Ashley Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 4:58 PM
Oh how beautifully and poetically said Mike. An awesome and thoughtful write. Enjoyed! :)
Sands Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 12:05 PM
Yes, the art of listening is very important Mike. :)
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