Sometimes I Am Heard Poem by Melody McKinstrie

Sometimes when I speak,
Sometimes people listen
Other times they ignore me
My words falling on deaf ears.

It is okay,
I understand.
They have their own thoughts
Occupying their minds
They have no space for mine.

Sometimes they respond,
I am happy to hear it.
Even if it is nonsense
And just repeating my words.

I am ever welcoming of conversation,
Even if it is inane and just the time of day.
A voice not my own
A voice not just in my head
But outside and not echoing.

And sometimes, I smile
Knowing I have been heard
Like that tree falling in the forest
I know I am alive,
And for the moment not alone.