All Comments on 'The Fine Art of Listening'

journal exercise, but not so much a poem. You have done much better.

with the last poster, because I understand the structure. Two conversations going on simultaneously and neither person listening. I liked it, myself.

... by my (admittedly skewed) definition, I like the duality -- and it rings SO, SO true to life. For that reason, I'm 5-bombing you. ~Imp

I'm not sure I have a definition for poetry (the stuff you use to make a poem?), but if I did it would emcompass 'The Fine Art of Listening'.

and though it has prose look, i can identify with what is going on this piece. I find the humor in the piece as many times in life, one can speak but never pay attention to anything. at times it has a confusing look that would definitely fit that type of thing. this kind of write fits with aspects of what i do......nice sack......don

I see a photograph of people talking ~ Everyone's mouth is open at once. The caption under the photo reads, "Whose listening!" Witty and clever rendering. True to life!