listen to understand, not to be understood. i think everyone needs to hear this. i completely relate. i think it is why i’ve always been so drawn to photography. another way of listening, observing
Wow Bob! This is great. I think the form of the villanelle really adds to the poem here because sometimes we have to be extremely persistent in order to see another perspective and you feel that with the repetition. It came together beautifully.
just beautiful Bob. i always say, curiosity over judgement. your poem is a brilliant illustration of that.
Thank you so much, faye. It comes from a life of being a hidden "outlier". I've learned to listen to understand, not to be understood.
listen to understand, not to be understood. i think everyone needs to hear this. i completely relate. i think it is why i’ve always been so drawn to photography. another way of listening, observing
Love to see any work you have in these fields
Wow Bob! This is great. I think the form of the villanelle really adds to the poem here because sometimes we have to be extremely persistent in order to see another perspective and you feel that with the repetition. It came together beautifully.
Thank you so much, Zane! I really appreciate this.