January  17,  2021

CONVERSATIONS

I like him because he listens.

I like her because she’s clear.
I like her because she asks questions.
I like him because he refers back
        to some thing that I said.

I like him because he says, “For example"

        and then gives a good example.

I like her because she asks me

        to speak up when I’m quiet 

I don’t like him because he hogs

        the conversation.

I like him because he doesn’t have

        to top everyone who speaks.

I like her because she doesn’t look

        at her watch when I speak.

I like him because he enjoys a

        good conversation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     © Andy Costello, Reflections 2021