To Do This Effectively Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Being accustomed to listening,
Has unlimited advantages that come.
When comprehension is given utmost priority,
Understanding offers to anyone a valued benefit.
And one's patience miraculously increases,
In the doing of this with accepted consciousness.

Although there are many,
Who have not allowed this experience...
To acknowledge the importance of its existence.
With a misunderstanding what listening means...
To exchange in conversation and with intent,
As an ongoing process to do this effectively.

'I'm sorry.
I wasn't paying attention.
What did you say? '

~When? ~