Things woke me up at 4 a.m. today. You know, things. They really wanted me to listen. The best I could do today was make a list of why it’s hard to listen. Maybe you’ll relate.
Dear Things, Please be patient. Cup o’ tea while you wait for me to learn this listening stuff? I’m practicing. A lot. And it still comes hard sometimes. Love, Heidi
Dear Heidi, OK, we’ll wait. But could you make that a margarita pitcher? And can you set us up with some of your guac? That’d go a long way in helping us wait. You’re the best. It’s not for nothing we are yours. Love, Your Things
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to smooth things out.
It’s hard to listen, to let discomfort be.
It’s hard to listen, to pull up a chair and keep company.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to have an agenda.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to steer things back to before.
It’s hard to listen, to feel it just like it is.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to pretty it up. Or make it worse than it is.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to tell you what to do.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to assume I know what you mean.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easy to jump to conclusions.
It’s hard to listen, it’s hard to realize I don’t know shit.
It’s hard to listen, to feel fragility.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to grip.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to interrupt.
It’s hard to listen, to realize the rain could wash it all away.
It’s hard to listen, and not tell things where to go.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to argue.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to explain.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to pretend.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to justify.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to advocate for the devil.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to defend.
It’s hard to listen, to know that things aren’t mine.
It’s hard to listen, to see people as capable.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to interfere.
It’s hard to listen, it’s easier to be hard.
It’s hard to listen I’m afraid.
It’s hard to listen. I’m afraid.
chicsinger simone says
amen sister! It’s hard!
Well done my dear.
Pearl Mattenson says
Dear Dear Heidi. Your things and my things must have been in cahoots. 3:30 am was my wake up call and this..this… is a prayer. In fact, I am taking this with me to synagogue tonight as I usher in a new year. So much to reflect on. Thank you for being you…
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Pam Belding says
Sorry you were up so early, but thanks for sharing the gifts from it.
Kathleen Avins says
Oh, good grief, yes, I can definitely relate. I was up past 2AM last night for similar reasons. Thank you for sharing this!
Amy Crook says
It’s hard to listen, but it’s easy to get hugs (even virtual ones). I hope you and your things work it out, hun.
*aforementioned virtual hugs*