The Art of Good Listening

When I was young
all I wanted to do was talk
fill in the void
the empty silences
I wasn't interested
in all you had to say
it might threaten or unease me
I might be exposed

Experience came
and I didn't want to talk
too much about myself
it was easier
to let you unburden
and take a back seat
let myself be hidden

Now I am happier
I love to listen
as long as you are listening too
nothing worse
than a one way conversation
with someone who loves the word 'I'

I get so much
from hearing what you say
from learning from your thoughts
it helps me hear my own
thank you for listening..
and helping me grow