Listen Mostly Poem by David Whalen

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How did I get
to be this old?

By listening mostly!

A skill and an art
That sets one apart

Just listening...mostly

It demands ears op'ed wide
And opinions kept inside

Not speaking...Just listening mostly

Letting another have the stage
To vent joy or release rage

This is friendship...listening mostly

One can speak volumes by not saying a word
Silence is meaningful when nothing is heard

Understanding is listening...mostly

A nod...A simple touch...A knowing
wink can say so much

Needy souls need listening to`
...mostly…`


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