We experience life
But all too often
We fail to learn from it
With eyes wide
Ears open
Mouths shut
Let us gain the knowledge
That is right there
Waiting for us
If only we think
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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my father had an old saying that ran very much along these lines .. sound advice and well worth remembering Bella 👍
Thank you dear Nev, I think our parents often had the wisest sayings. Sometimes I wish I'd listened more. Take care!
Very nice! We take so much for granted, step over the lessons at times....and get lost in the noise. Must start really listening! Thank you for this!
Thank you Liz. You are so right, too easy to not pay attention.
It's much like anything else, if one doesn't want to see something, they never will. We need to be open to it, willing to accept. Very clear and concise write. If I may, "But all to often" should be "But all too often", otherwise a well received meaning and write
Thank you my friend for your comments, there is much we miss in the cacophany we make. And you're right about the "too", thank you for catching that.
Yes, one thing we're meant to be slow to do - speak; and two things quick to do - hear, and become angry - says James in his letter/epistle.
Some sharp things there, including 'you fool', 'you vain person'. Oops!
Thank you Orchi, I knew I heard it somewhere. lol I knew I'd get a good response from you.
I was so busy working out the difference between hearing and listening, that I did not hear ya cos I was not listening! heehee.
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Yes - be open to it, interpret and apply. But first be open to it, otherwise.....
You have it there, Bella.
Thank you Dave, you are a kindred spirit and I always enjoy these exchanges. Take care my friend!
Thanks for the message and you conveyed very beautifully🙏
I greatly appreciate you reading, and truly appreciate your kind words.
So true Bella, many never listen, I do.
Andy
Dear friend you listen wholeheartedly, that's what's so wonderful about you. Thank you for being there for all of us.
Good advice to a population that is near sighted, closed minded and deaf to what is around us. We all should question what we see, hear and even think. Nicely said
Perhaps if we took out the ear buds, and looked up instead of constantly down at an IPhone, we'd do a lot better. Thank you for your welcome comments my friend.
i love this peom, it reminds me of my mom alot
Thank you my dearest for kind and touching comment.
so true
thank you for reminding us, kind friend
Thank you my friend, for understanding all.
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