Listen to understand, not to answer | Surya T | Poetry Marathon Poem 18

Is it too much to ask from you?
When I say just listen?
I have something to say
and it’s important for you to listen

Is it too much to ask from you?
When I say just listen?
Your sarcastic replies to a simple request
is too annoying to hear as an answer

I get you’re witty and sarcastic
I get you’re smart and have varied opinions
But you’re not the only one, dude
We also do have opinions

Before you interrupt a statement
to pitch in your answer
Think for a moment as to what is being said
and if the response is accurate

Many opinions are not black and white
but myriad shades of gray
You always misunderstand me, your idiocy
and one day, you will go too far

I may not be interested in confrontation
but there might be one who is
and when you interrupt them like an idiot that you are
you shall put yourself in an early grave

So, when I say just shut the frick up
and listen to what is being said
it is in your best interest
to listen and implement what’s just been said

-Surya T

One thought on “Listen to understand, not to answer | Surya T | Poetry Marathon Poem 18

  1. Oh, you’ve caught the frustration of this kind of non-conversation so perfectly! I was actually gritting my teeth as I read this! Very, very well observed – and the advice in the final stanza is excellent!

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