The Lift of the Gift of Listening

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

When someone is present to hear you,
Your story about what you do “do,”
Brings more fun and zest,
You give it your best,
Attention from one, or a big crew.

Whose listening lifts you?

I think we all have places
Where people listen when we share.
Receiving their focused attention—
Truly a gift.

Whether it is one interested person,
Small groups or larger,
Having genuine attention
Is an honor.

It can be fun, too.
I got to be the speaker for 
Coon Rapids, MN, Senior Center’s
Friday “Lunch and Learn.”

Great group of forty-five folks,
Forty-two women, three men.
In my limited experience,
An often-usual split in attendance.

Alert, awake, engaged with me—
I got to share my story.
They gave me a gift.

Whether one or many,
The audience plays a big part in
Energy of an event.

Mine brought the audience-energy part
With zest!
Grateful for that fun time,
The lift of the gift of listening.

Hugs,
Lin