LISTEN

By Sheila Mumbo

We might let a soul slide

Sliding away from this life

And we ask why words were hidden

Not sure when they were spoken

We might let a soul slide

Listening to the slow whispers

Of mere meaningless words

Forgetting about the feelings too

We might let a soul slide

Focusing on avoiding gazes

Letting them fade to darkness

Shutting them off completely

Let the words be heard

Forget about the cast stones

Let kindness flow all through

Choose to listen to the emotions