Listening...

Listening.

Not to understand.
Not to concoct or reply.

Simply listening, to listen.

Do you also feel the riskiness of listening? 

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Maybe not the "oh em gee" risks of
Bungee jumping off a bridge or
Being the first to say "I love you", or
Starting a new business.
(We have a rather long list of
Collectively agreed upon ideas of
What it means to risk.)

So it can be surprising
To use this word with listening ...
How can I be feeling at risk with
Something so ...

Still?

This listening is a solo ride,
Mostly.
Free of agenda.
Unburdened by a goal.
Off the Go! Go! Get 'er done! 
Carnival ride.

Lay your ear upon the earth ...
​Or upon your own heart. 

In this still quiet listening,
All the world and beyond
May open to you. 

Are you listening?