Listen

No one's going to watch you as you go

From a house you didn't build and can't control

You ought to spare the world your labor

It's been 20 years and no one's told the truth

I'm a lucky girl who has grown up eating with my family seated around our table.

My father puts on music and lights a candle every night.

Lately I've noticed, I'm usually left at the table by myself.

I finish my dinner alone.

My mom stays and talks to me but she eventually leaves too.

I had my wine to finish..and everyone knows you shouldn't drink your wine in one large gulp.

So I sip it alone at an empty table.

Hello Dad. Can't the computer wait? I have something to say.

Hello Brother. I know you love watching TV...but I'd even like your company.

Hello Mom. Thanks for talking to me. I appreciate it! I know you have stuff to do...and that's great. I don't want to keep you from it.  

Hello world. Turn off the technology and just SPEAK to one another already.

I can't help but wonder what the universe will be like in 30 years.

People need a book to figure out what to do with their children outside these days.

We are losing our ability to be social.

That's scary!

I could talk forever to the right company.

More than anything I wish I could have someone to keep me company at dinner time.

After eating a meal why do we all have to go our merry way so quickly?

Why not have a nice long conversation about our days?

If we do speak it's all:

Get a job!

Go apply!

Go to school!

Get your grades up!

Hurry up and earn some money!

Figure out what you want to be!

Well what should I be Dad? Do you think I'd be a good teacher? Am In the right field?

I don't know.

Well that's encouraging.

I like being alone for the most part.

Because that's what I know.

but sometimes...I'd love an ear to hear my words.  

I have a lot to say.

I'll just sip and swallow my words alone like I sip my wine.

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Reviews

[Tomorrowneverknows]

I understand your frustration at an empty table when you have a lot to say Kathryn.

I do like this sentence because it is not usual:

" Hello world. Turn off the technology and just SPEAK to one another already. "

but there will always be somebody next to you listenig your words, you will not be alone anymore


"Morning’s come you watch the red sunrise..."

Very beautiful song and picture too.

xo

- Jesus

[Kathryn Smith]

Thank you so much Jesus.

[Tomorrowneverknows]

You are very wellcome! I do like your writings,pictures and songs Kathryn.