The Second Ear

I must discern with my heart If I would have ear Beginning with the attitude I should learn to hear The meanings of others' words With many hidden parts The plain and straight forward The feelings of their hearts For within the center of mine There is the second ear That interprets and understands Thoughts that become so clear To perceive and to reason To recognize what's implied Though it's not well expressed But wisdom is justified For knowledge will come easy If I but comprehend I conclude correct responses And acquire at the end The true art of listening Which will reveal and portray Their intents, motivations And what the Spirit has to say