Be Open and Listen

                                      ...generosity of listening...

                                                    Padraig O’Tuama

to listen—

waiting

for a pause

to offer a counter

argument, to engage

in a match where 

the net stands between

two sides 

instead listen

hard, refuse to order

your answer in response

sit back

and listen

don’t sit on the edge of your seat

ready to pounce 

it’s sometimes so hard 

especially when you disagree 

bend