The Listener

The Listener

I revolved in this read. 

I am a listener. 

So much so that 

often I'm 

misunderstood
or not listened to.

I do spend my time 
listening
more than
than being
heard.

However, there is a story here. 

“You know Susie, 
whenever you meet people, 

always remember 
that they were born into this world 

as innocent beautiful little babies,

 like your new niece. 

And, when you meet people 
who have had challenging lives, 

or you just can’t figure out 
what has happened 

remember that not everyone 

has the happy ending 
or the happy story. 

Life and circumstance 
does and will 

impact people 
and that it’s our job to be kind, 

to love and to see beyond what may be 
right in front of us. 

Sometimes, we will be asked 
to help them 

see the beauty of them 
that was there at birth. 

Life is an interesting place, 

and you will meet extraordinary 

people with stories 

that will impact you forever. 

Who will you be within their story?”
By Susan J. Sohn

I chose Compassion, 

I chose Love. 

What do you chose?