Friday, February 6, 2015

Listening



Listening
Lynda Allen

What does it mean to listen? To hear?
I can hear your voice, and not hear your words.
I can hear your words, and not hear your meaning.
I can hear your meaning, and not hear your heart.

If I can be quiet enough to hear your heart,
then I can hear your story in your meaning.
I can hear your truth in your words.
I can hear your soul in your voice.

If I can be quiet enough,
I can honor your life as I listen.