Deafening   -  - -  - (for the I'm listening Comp)

There are none so deaf
as those who refuse to hear
and those who cannot listen
Listening is a skill, a craft
it takes intent and commitment
it takes the desire to be human
it takes kindness and compassion
and a strong caring heart

If you are interested in learning
remember we can learn from anyone
prince or pauper matter not a jot
we must bury our own ego needs
it can't always be about you
advice can't be given without knowing
support is not given by the selfish
everyone has a voice, few are listened to
people lose their voice under the bedlam
too many people preferring to sound off

if you hear, you'll get it
if you listen, you will learn
if you're hearing you will gain true understanding
if you're listening you will be able to empathise
hearing and listening is your free gift to others
the equation is so very simple
listen a lot more
talk a lot less