when i talk, people listen

because most of the time, i don’t talk

i listen

being a listener is hearing your thoughts 

unfold in your mind 

and having no control over what comes next

being a listener is continuing to hear the words 

you were never able to say, said by another

stronger than you could ever be

being a listener is admiring people 

in awe as they speak 

because words are so inspiring

no matter how insignificant 

being a listener is not being consumed 

with thoughts of wanting to be heard. 

being a listener is consuming every word 

without having to say a thing