Let's Talk!

Grandpa and D talking.

Do you ever give thought to how people converse?

Off and on throughout my life I have given this much thought.

So let's talk!

When I was growing up, people thought I was just shy or quiet.

I have always been better at communicating in writing than talking.

I wondered why; so I paid attention.

What I have noticed is that so often others don't really listen

because they are so busy thinking about what they want to say.

They interrupt and talk over others.

They don't really hear.

I have found if I take a pause in my sentence others find the

 opportunity to say what they want to say without allowing the sentence

to be completed.

A frustration, indeed, but one I see in so many conversations.

So I listen and say very little.

In writing the words can come out without being interrupted

and if they aren't heard, then we really don't know that.

If you talk to me one day and think I am a quiet person,

don't be surprised if you could hear what is in my heart.

It is a heart with many words, with laughter and silliness,

sadness, and thoughts that just don't go away.

If you are sitting with someone you think is quiet and shy,

just stop, take a breath, and listen.

For the next week or so my posting may be erratic, as I am on

an adventure for which I will share as time permits. 
Don't worry if your comment doesn't show up at first,
I will still be monitoring and I just love reading your comment.
Thanks for visiting me and listening!