Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Timeless Grace

I listen to a good friend speak
    but do not watch her face
  Follow I instead her dainty hands
    her gestures' timeless grace

  I listen to another friend
    and focus on her eyes
  They reflect vicissitudes
    each one a new surprise

  Listening's a neglected art
    from which many do depart
  Its instruments be eyes and ears
    windows to the heart

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Anne-Lise Andresen January 18, 2023 at 12:29 PM ... we "forget" to listen ... we forget body language ... we are too busy pressing buttons and scrolling to the next page - I agree with you ... use your ears and eyes ... take time to be human - hugs

Michael Tor January 18, 2023 at 11:49 AM Love your observation Gershon. So true your words. Maybe we can read more and have a better sense of what is being shared if we do as you do. Thanks for sharing...

Caren Krutsinger January 18, 2023 at 1:47 AM This is why I will always have a job if I want one "Listening's a neglected art from which many do depart" because listening is my "bag" - how I get material.

Deb M January 17, 2023 at 9:59 PM Delightful poem Gershon Delightful! Debx