I hear what you’re saying
I take it all in
I fight the past 42 years of information wanting to flood your ears
I slip I am not perfect
Don’t give up for the pattern will change
Don’t walk away
Don’t get mad I am not him
Feel my pain as you tell me I am not listening
Don’t give up, for I am listening
Give pause, I will thank you for it
Prompt me; I have a lot to say if I know when to say it
Touch my fear and let me be with you
I won’t be undone by my mistakes
I will discover and recognize you better
For I do hear you
I acknowledge the little girl in you
Come hold me hand
For I am with you
At your side
Listening