22 October 2025

In place of listening

When I speak, you listen
When I pause, the listening stops

What takes the place of listening? 

Stresses of a busy life 
a day that hasn't given enough pauses now provides one
a chance for the brain to deal with inertia
before reality snaps back into place

Distractions of the room
maybe I'm wearing an outfit that's cute or odd
I have a hair or 500 out of place
there's something, somewhere, to investigate

Thoughts and reflections
thinking of your place in the words 
what could have been said differently
how you might reply

or maybe, 

The listening remains
anticipation through the pause
waiting for the next word
hearing the silence unspoken

How we pause in life 
Is often beyond our control 
Not always though
Hey hey, I've got something to say

Listen
  To 
    This 
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