RIC S. BASTASA - just listen.....

listen. i heard it all. every detail. like the color of
the plate. the design of the stairs. the way the vine
climbs by the window.
listen. every word has meaning. look at the embroidery
of the veins. the details of the story.
when she speaks look at her. Do not go away.
listen until the end. And note the conclusions.

when she is through. Do not speak.
Let things go. Let the heat rise into the air.

when you go home imagine what she will
tell to another one like you.

you know it is hard to keep the friendship.
listen. Befriend yourself. It listens to you.

RIC S. BASTASA

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