“When someone receives us with open-hearted, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand.” Sue Patton Thoele
Can I? So simple to shut out all the extraneous clutter of the street, lyrical airwaves, garden sounds flying through the windows buzzing, quelling even what my mind is captive to, captivated by, placed on hold, but can I really listen, sure, I can hear you, but can I really attend to what is wrestled in your meaning, conveyed by your feeling, I can feel your voice, but can I feel your words at their core across the space that is you, not you, and me, not me, can I listen deeply to the fulness of you? ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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A beautiful, thoughtful poem, Paul. ❤ One of the deepest human needs is to be heard and understood. Have a great week! 🙂
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You too Cheryl, and many thanks – yes indeed.
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Lovely words, Paul. Stay blessed 💐😊
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Thank you so much Diana.
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Listening properly seems to be a dying art.
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I agree Chris, the world is always ahead of itself and doesn’t listen in my view.
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The way you write, so much insight, you must be a good listener.
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I have moments 🙂 thank you Cheryl.
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Your poem reminds me of the Beatles song I Want To Tell You.
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Ha, one of my fave songs.
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Whoa that deep and lovely ❤
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Just to stop and really attend, thank you Jessica.
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That deep and true listening is one of the greatest gifst we can give each other.
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And you know this so well, but it is rare is it not?:
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Indeed it is.
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*gifts
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Yes, which we can all do, but ….
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feel your voice, but can I feel your words… — beautifully express, Paul.
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Thank Amy, much appreciated.
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Hey Paul,
Can I share my new blog with you? It will focus on highlighting ethical products for people on budget – I feel that it’s an important topic as we face climate change in the face of a pandemic-induced recession. https://ethicalbargains.org/
Thanks!
James
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You sure can 🙂
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Thanks Paul!
J
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Also – I agree with the others here: great poem!
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Many thanks
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🙂
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Such a rare and precious gift….listening as well as your words, Paul.
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Yes to listening, thankful for the lovely thought too Punam.
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I am always on the way to remember, what your poem advices. Michael
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Definitely not an easy thing, thank you Michael. 🙂
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This is wonderful Paul. A blessing if this happens.
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Those special moments of true connect, just amazing.
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I love this poem – very relevant to my profession
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So true, now you mention it, thank you.
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Many thanks for linking.
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