The Art Of Listening

People rarely say what they mean.
-
“Your Mother and I care about you.”
~I have invested a lot of money in you. You better not embarrass me before my business partners.
-
“Don’t worry about him now, dear. Concentrate on getting better yourself.”
~Your lover is dead.
-
“Hey, babe. Lemme getcha a drink.”
~I want to fuck you; I’m lazy; I don’t mind if you’re mostly unconscious for it.
-
“Duck.”
~I am saving your life because it seems worth saving.
-
Usually, people are a lot more loquacious in spirit than in words.
I listen to both words and spirit.
I hear.