Listen

Thoughts .............

Listen to the flecks of rain

That fall on dusty ground

Listen to the bird's sweet song

As earth's waking comes around

Listen to the baby's cry

As it enters in this world

Listen to the mother's tears

as they melt death's chilling swirls

Listen to the lover's call

At midnight in the rain

Listen to the shreaks of war

As they batter soft domains

Listen to your heartbeat

As it swells the mighty crowd

Listen ...... hear life's tapestry .....

good ... bad ...... indifferent ...... loud

 

Phil Sanders

Reviews

[Candle in the wind]

I am listening Phil and every sound is like a fleck of rain on my soul.It is so beautiful.What inspired such thoughts I wonder??
"Listen to the mother's tears
as they melt death's chilling swirls " What powerful lines!
You have actually woven life's tapestry through the sounds captured in your art.

[jen -- JG]

A beautifully penned perfect reminder that we humans often look but don't see, and hear but don't listen.

If we can only learn to do both, maybe we could enjoy a lot more of the wonderful things this world of ours offers.

well done

jen-JG

[Red Raven]

This remind of of the film 'August Rush'
Wonderful and inspiring.
Thanks for sharing.

[Sr.phil]

thumbs up buddy! great things!

[April Child]

Listen.... a great message. I try to remember to look but I'm not sure I ever thought to listen as well, I shall now! Thanks.

[PureSyn]

Ahhhh lifes sounds...good or bad...embrace them. They are so necessary for the essence of our soul and spirit....we learn, grow, love and hurt through them; all a part of living!!! Excellent piece!

Nicole

[An Ordinary Woman]

This is the second poem I've read this evening about "listening," hmmm, I wonder if the powers that be are trying to tell me something? In seriousness, listening is so important and more than just hearing sounds...
I really like how you ended this, it adds impact and strength to your poem. Good job!

[Lady Of Darkness]

wonderfully crafted. Beautifully penned

[Gary H]

This reminds me of the time after summer when you suddenly get the first falling of rain on the dry land and earth suddenly becomes alive again. The image of listening is perfect to sum up the feel of this. That rain sometimes sounds light, then sometimes bangs and crashes against the trees. I feel I am reading this whilst standing in the shade of a summers forest seeing the first splatter of rain come down. Great work.

[thecoolone52]

nice job... im listening... i liked the whole nature romantic type style to it... very nicely done!!! You caught my attention with this one!!!!!!!!!

[SweetPeachesAlways]

life's tapestry - how eloquent. Good job. I'm listening already...