Listen more.
Talk less.
It is not everything you need to express.
Silent observation brings revelation,
A guide to astute communication,
Smooth articulation,
Probably solutions,
To...
Stop the endless regurgitation
Of the...
He said,
She said,
It said,
That said,
They said,
Who said,
What said,
When said,
Where said,
Why said,
Unproductive tittle-tattle insanity.
It is useless sheep mentality
Obscured in false unity,
Rooted in insecurity.
Words are not always necessary.
You lose the lesson when prattling insistently,
Missing the message in the journey
You ought to...
Listen more.
Talk less.
You may learn something,
And gain everything
by D.S.B. Rhapsody©All rights reserved
TRIGGER FINGER – AM SORRY: To my blog friends, I accidentally deleted a couple of your comments, i am sorry, blame it on my trigger finger. 07
stopping by to say Hello, a refreshing and real read as always. J
ReplyDeletehello to you and thank you for stoppin by. thank you
DeleteDid you write the poetry you posted? Wonderful stuff.
ReplyDeleteTammy~
Yes Tammy I did write the poem "Listen More, Talk Less."
Deletethank you
another powerful piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you linda
DeleteI could’t agree with you more,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Thanks for visiting my neighborhood and for your comments.
Hope all is well and that you have a great week.
Peace,
Tenthltr2u
Thanks, a great week to you to. Always glad to visit.
DeleteThis is so true, what a wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Trendy.
DeleteIn Japan, we said wise person were always listen to what other people said…
ReplyDeletethen when you talks time that make sure you need to think first in your head then open a big mouth ha ha ha
Nice post!
So take care and have an awesome week,
Michiko
Oh that is a wise lesson believe me, so many times my words run out of my mouth before I thought to catch it and simply swallow.
DeleteThanks for stopping by…
ReplyDeleteI love those first two lines… Listen more and talk less.
Some of the wisest people I have ever met have had very little to say.
But when they do speak it is profound and to the point.
Have a splendid day, Greg
hmmmmmm, true. I am practicing what i preach.
Deleteis why God gave ustwo ears and one mouth ^_^
ReplyDeleteAptly put, thanks.....good way of looking at it.
DeleteNice words, nice thoughts. As usual, I am impressed. Thanks. Peace.
ReplyDeletecoming from a poet that is high compliments thank you.
Deletehello Fab. How have you been, I havent seen you connected in the last days.
ReplyDeleteVery nice message, talking about me, i need to talk more sometimes, I had a problem with a friend of mine, when we were together he always wanted me to talk or say something, he didnt feel confortable with my silence.
Have a great week and we talk soon, Hugsssss.
hmmmm, don't do much chatting anymore just logon once in a while to see if you are there, if not I logoff.
DeleteWe all have our way and adjustments take time for you cannot force it, your friend need to be patient and take the time to understand you as you are and not as he wishes you to be.
Have a great week as well. smooches
You are a very talented lady. great poem!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Beth, its always a pleasure seeing you through your words. Have a great day.
Deleteumm rattling words that convey nothing but blaa blhaa…ha? blessed are those who knows the art of listening..
ReplyDeletenice day
Amen
Deletenice day to you as well
Very true! The things you can learn when you take a moment and listen.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Christina
Ah Christina you are so right, i have to remind myself of this always for at times when i have a thought on something i run away telling it forgetting to pull back but for a moment and simply listen.
DeleteThis was wonderfully written. I am blessed to have you, Miss Cee and Joelle to read.
ReplyDeletethank you.
DeleteSo, so true. Well said.
ReplyDeleteThanks pep
DeleteAbsolutely Beautiful "D" I always respond inside with a very good feeling when I read your words! Haven’t been to your site for awhile due to this leg business. I am happy to report that I am up and ‘running’.
ReplyDeleteHave a ‘new scare" possible Breast Cancer. I am very’upbeat’ and not at all worried. It may be nothing at all, just waiting for the call from my Dr., as I had a repeat Mammogram and Ultrasound of my right breast yesterday. (Just had my regular 2 yr.). Never been called back before.
Whatever God chooses to throw my way, I will just keep a positive attitude, do whatever needs to be done medically and leave the rest up to prayer and my deep Faith in God. It’s helping me, (to stay so positive), having worked with Cancer patients for those 8 yrs.!
I’ve changed my site but there’s nothing on it and also my email addy. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Jen
Wow sounds like you have your plate full. I am glad to read you feet are back in business and you are mobile again. OOh on the new scare-wow, i hope is nothing, you have a great spirit with tremendous courage.
DeleteI am glad my words are able to touch and inspire you. Please take care. God speed.
to know and understand everything around us, but perhaps knowledge in a few fall into errors.
ReplyDeletehmmmm, to fail is to be human, it is not the failure we must dwell on rather the lesson and how we can best apply its tenets to our lives.
Deletethis my emaill in msn (ahmedmhmmed00@hotmail.com) so add me on ur emaill
ReplyDeleteOk
DeleteYou never fail to deliver.
ReplyDeleteAnother well-thought out poem.
Thank you my sistah. As always I look forward to your input. Have a glorious week.
DeleteThis has been my motto always...listen more, and talk less.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good monday read.
thanks Lara, love your profile pic
DeleteA very nice poem to begin my week with -Listening -now how many of us do it ?
ReplyDeletehmmmmm, good question, i know i have been guilty of not listening at times. I am a work in progress, getting there, listening more, talking a little less.
DeleteThanks for commenting on my blog!! :) Just followed you. Please follow back :)
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. no problem, will do
DeleteTrue words to ponder upon...glad I came by here . Had to share some snippets on twitter, wisdom must be shared :).
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I am also glad you came, by all means, would appreciate a link back. thanks for coming
DeleteExcellent advice!!
ReplyDeletethank you, i place it hear as a reminder to myself as well as share it with others that may find it beneficial.
DeleteYour post echoes what's been in my spirit about not missing the message and to listen more. Very well said.
ReplyDeleteAmen, i hear that, believe me, its such great habit to develop. Thank you.
DeleteThis is indeed good advice , I myself am a listener ..So I like this post very much.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes for you week.
Sheila
Oh that is good, to be a great listener is a great asset to behold.
DeleteThank you
Great lesson. I need it in my life. lol
ReplyDelete- LDP
Both you and I, its like a muscle, you have to train yourself daily to be more attentive, to know when to talk and when to listen.
DeleteOh yea. Talk less and listen more
ReplyDeleteWhich are you? A talker or a listener?
DeleteI must confess to being both.....
this reminds me of the book of Proverbs where it says it pays to listen more and talk less
ReplyDeleteconstructive and creative poem ma'am!!
thank you....
Deletewonderful poem to remind us of when to be quiet and when to talk
ReplyDeleteand another thing i learned from your poem..."when you're not sure...most esp with all the he said and she said...then dont bother distributing it at all.''
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Blessings.....
DeleteI am glad you were able to get something from it. still tongue open ears can at times be a challenge.
Welcome and thanks for coming and sharing.
Stay blessed.
We forgive you...
ReplyDeletethat is a really great poem,
I hope I was reading it in the correct tone.
x
Diary Of A Shallow Black Girl
thank you ms Nana, i was so mad at myself, it was only after i came back to respond to the comments that i realized i hit DELETE, can you imagine?
DeleteI am not sure if my comment posted.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless I really like the poem
You have such a talent,
Talking less and listening more will do us all good
Diary Of A Shallow Black Girl
Yes it very well would.
DeleteInteresting post, sista. Some people spend all their lives spreading poisonous gossip. Can't stand em! there's a couple of women that tick me off where I work. Any spare moment they have is spent in hushed tones. When they catch my eye...(they sit across from me in an open plan office) They mouth "not you." Like I should be glad it's not me they're gossiping about! What a waste of energy and brain cells!
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I have learnt about people who engage in malicious gossip is that its about character and it is only a matter of time before your name comes up and is maligned in the same way. This is a lesson i learnt the hard way - not always the best way to learn.
DeleteI do not engage in idle gossip, If i have something to say to someone i say it directly to them, if i am not able to say it, then i keep it to myself until i can or i simply let it go and take note to myself about being more mindful around that person.
This is something very important to remember. Often times people are thinking of how they're going to reply with their own observations instead of listening carefully to what the other person is saying. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteOh Kay you are so right, i am so guilty of doing that times, now i remind myself to "listen" then once the person is finished i ask, "are you sharing or would you like my input on the matter?" I found this to be a good strategy especially against foot in mouth incidences.
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