“Please Listen to Me” by Ethel Herr

 

If only you would listen

I’d love to share my heart with you –

But no, you seldom listen.

Before I’ve uttered ten words

You interrupt –

 

You’ve guessed the rest

And tell it back to me.

Or it reminds you

Of a bigger better yarn

That you must share immediately.

 

If only you would listen –

Forego your chance to show

How rich and full your life has been

You’d understand the way I feel –

    What makes me laugh

    And cry

    And disagree with you.

 

My hopes and dreams

Might make your life the richer

And draw us closer

 

If only you would listen.