So many ways
To say hello
A smile, a wave
Subtle nod
Raised voice
Not due to anger
Simply passing
At a distance
How are you?
Do I really
Want to know?
Will I slow down
And listen?
A choice to
Walk past or
Walk closer
Study expression
Notice position
Discern
Whether
Or not
I’m fine
Is an honest answer
Or a cover
For the heart
Desperately
Wanting to say
I could use a friend
Do you have time to talk?
How often do I allow the busyness of each day to hinder me from listening? Listening to myself, family, friends. It is those moments of intentional listening that remind me of the beautiful connections possible in this life. And the knowledge there is power in the simple act of stopping to listen.
A Time to Talk by Robert Frost https://poets.org/poem/time-talk?mbd=1 ❤️
Piano Girl 
Your questioning thoughts and words are certainly resonating down my walking path Kelley ..
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Hope you are well, Ivor. 💛
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I’m ok thanks Kelley… I suppose I’m used to my solitary world
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Yeah, “I’m fine” has so many possible translations you have to keep your eye on all those other “tells”, eh? The eyes and/or posture is always most telling.
Great write. Thanks.
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So true. Thanks, Ron. ☺️
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