Are You Listening?
One Line Poem: To hear is not to listen...27 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Such few words state a huge problem. People need to pay attention more and really listen to each other for problems to be solved. The artwork is perfect for the
poem.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018
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Such few words state a huge problem. People need to pay attention more and really listen to each other for problems to be solved. The artwork is perfect for the
poem.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018
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Hello Joan!
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you!
diane
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My pleasure, Diane.
Joan
Comment from Joan E.
I admired your distinguishing between hearing and listening in this monostich. The illustration you selected reinforces your message well. I am pleased the poem was well received in the contest. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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I admired your distinguishing between hearing and listening in this monostich. The illustration you selected reinforces your message well. I am pleased the poem was well received in the contest. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 04-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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Hello Joan!
So pleased you enjoyed!
I used to teach study skills at the high school and college level. Students were always so perplexed when I would tell them that all of them were capable of hearing, but many of them were so self-absorbed they were choosing not to listen!
Made for some spirited conversation!
Thank you again!
diane
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You were obviously a gifted teacher! Get up the good work with your poetry- Joan
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Thank you, Joan!
Will do! :)
diane
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I had a meeting with my store manager on Monday, it was awful. He wasn't listening to what I was saying. He just talking, he didn't get it. This one line is everything I felt about that meeting. There are no words to what he made me feel. Just awful, but I loved this. Perfect timing for this to pop up.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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I had a meeting with my store manager on Monday, it was awful. He wasn't listening to what I was saying. He just talking, he didn't get it. This one line is everything I felt about that meeting. There are no words to what he made me feel. Just awful, but I loved this. Perfect timing for this to pop up.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Hello Friend!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review. I have been in similar situations as you describe; so demoralizing and frustrating...
So pleased my words resonated with you...
Thank you again1
diane
Comment from flylikeaneagle
KT: great wisdom of listening when someone talks. We need to act
and help one another. So many ladies sit and cry. Let's reach out and
chat with someone. We all need friends. Great one liner. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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KT: great wisdom of listening when someone talks. We need to act
and help one another. So many ladies sit and cry. Let's reach out and
chat with someone. We all need friends. Great one liner. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Hello Friend!
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you1
diane
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I like this Mrs. KT. A strong and powerful message is conveyed here. I think that one can hear but choose not to list because that would require an action as you've stated in your excellent accompanying artwork. Thanks for sharing so much in so few words. Great job and well done!
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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I like this Mrs. KT. A strong and powerful message is conveyed here. I think that one can hear but choose not to list because that would require an action as you've stated in your excellent accompanying artwork. Thanks for sharing so much in so few words. Great job and well done!
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Hello Jeffrey!
I believe so many people never listen because they are thinking about what they are going to say next!
Thank you for your excellent rating and review!
Much appreciated!
diane
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Diane,
Your piece reminds me of the 'active' listener. You know the type - they believe they are fooling everyone. They say the correct things at the right time, but in all actuality, they are thinking about anything but what you're saying.
Good luck to you in the contest,
~MP~
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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Hi, Diane,
Your piece reminds me of the 'active' listener. You know the type - they believe they are fooling everyone. They say the correct things at the right time, but in all actuality, they are thinking about anything but what you're saying.
Good luck to you in the contest,
~MP~
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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Hi Patty!
I used to teach study skills at the high school and college levels. Students were always amazed when I confronted them with hearing vs listening!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from rama devi
Hello, dear friend.
Lots of substance in this powerful one line, Insightful,. Intense. Effective. A strong entry! My only suggestion is to remove the word CAN for more potent voicing:
Frustrated tears glisten when one hears, yet chooses not to listen...
Please read both versions aloud to decide.
Good luck in the contest!
Love,
rd
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2018
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Hello, dear friend.
Lots of substance in this powerful one line, Insightful,. Intense. Effective. A strong entry! My only suggestion is to remove the word CAN for more potent voicing:
Frustrated tears glisten when one hears, yet chooses not to listen...
Please read both versions aloud to decide.
Good luck in the contest!
Love,
rd
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2018
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Good Morning, rd!
I agree! Eliminating the "can" = streamlining and a smoother flow, yet still effective.
If the voting has not begun, I will edit.
Thank you again!
dianeeeeeee
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Good Morning, rd!
I agree! Eliminating the "can" = streamlining and a smoother flow, yet still effective.
If the voting has not begun, I will edit.
Thank you again!
dianeeeeeee
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Good Morning, rd!
Yes! I agree! Eliminating ?can? = streamlining, yet still effective.
If voting has not begun, I will edit.
Thank you again!
Diane
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Happy to have helped, dear Diane. Love, rd
Comment from Rubylou
Hello,
This one line poem has such a powerful and deep message. I'm reminded of the Simon and Garfunkle song, 'Sound of Silence'.
"People hearing without listening..."
It is frustrating and yet your words remind me, I can be guilty of the same. Each day brings about it's lessons.
Thanks for sharing.
Rubylou
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Hello,
This one line poem has such a powerful and deep message. I'm reminded of the Simon and Garfunkle song, 'Sound of Silence'.
"People hearing without listening..."
It is frustrating and yet your words remind me, I can be guilty of the same. Each day brings about it's lessons.
Thanks for sharing.
Rubylou
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
Comment from jenintorre
This is a very profound one line poem and so true. It is a very good entry for the competition. I like your photo. Scrabble is my favourite game, i'm hooked on it. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
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This is a very profound one line poem and so true. It is a very good entry for the competition. I like your photo. Scrabble is my favourite game, i'm hooked on it. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
Comment from Gloria ....
This is exceptional Diane. One line, perfectly written and did you ever hit on a profound wisdom. Listening should be taught in school in my opinion.
Fantastic entry into the contest and I wish you much luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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This is exceptional Diane. One line, perfectly written and did you ever hit on a profound wisdom. Listening should be taught in school in my opinion.
Fantastic entry into the contest and I wish you much luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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Hello Gloria!
I taught study skills at the high school and college level. Students were always taken aback when I confronted them with hearing versus listening. Never mind the added element of cell phones!
Thank you again!
diane