How to Listen
Step one: you look them in they eyes,
And look to see, not to advise.
Step two: you lean in forward, close,
Your keen, attentive care this shows.
Step three: you ask a question when
They stop, so they will start again.
Step four: you let your face respond
To all they say, to grow your bond.
And when they have no more to say,
Then finally proceed you may.
Step five: just say “You’re not alone”
And name one quality they’ve shown.
2018
And look to see, not to advise.
Step two: you lean in forward, close,
Your keen, attentive care this shows.
Step three: you ask a question when
They stop, so they will start again.
Step four: you let your face respond
To all they say, to grow your bond.
And when they have no more to say,
Then finally proceed you may.
Step five: just say “You’re not alone”
And name one quality they’ve shown.
2018