Three
Word Wednesday- Matter
Babble,
verb: talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible
way, reveal something secret or confidential by talking impulsively or
carelessly, make the continuous murmuring sound of water flowing over stones;
noun: the sound of people talking quickly and in a way that is difficult or
impossible to understand, foolish, excited, or confused talk.
Cherish,
verb: protect and care for (someone) lovingly, hold (something) dear, keep (a
hope or ambition) in one's mind.
Damned,
adjective: (in Christian belief) condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment
in hell, used for emphasis, especially to express anger or frustration, used to
emphasize the surprising nature of something (damnedest).
I
babble when I meet new people
I’ll
be damned if I know why
Or
maybe I do
I’m
nervous and shy
I
speak of the weather
Sometimes
I say too much
About
family or me
But
I remember to listen
Intently
to what they have to say
For
I cherish the company
The
stories they bring
The
worlds they open up to me
Just
paying attention
Can
make their day
And
mine
Brighter,
happier
Feeling
like we both matter.
©Sheilagh Lee May 11, 2016
How important it is to have the give and take in friendship rather being selfish about oneself.
ReplyDeletethank you Old Egg that's what believe too
ReplyDeleteLoved this poem. In talking to strangers one realises how eager they are to talk about themselves because no one is interested enough in them to listen . We live in a very self centred world.
ReplyDeletethank you Cressida
DeleteThat's all that matters Sheilagh - kindness is in listening and paying attention - you are a kind soul xo
ReplyDeletethank you Jae Rose
DeleteJust paying attention
ReplyDeleteCan make their day
Rightly so Sheilagh! Talking alone will make one boring. But talking and listening as in this case will accord the balance of a good conversationalist
Hank
thank you Hank
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