The only word to rhyme with listen
has always been glisten
Never thought those words matched
never knew where they attached
I’ve always loved to analyze
tap into people and theorize
Watched the way a conversation could spill
the way a synchronicity could thrill
And when I started listening to me
passion started glistening to be
I taught my fire to always burn
now it’s time to let love learn
It’s a dance to balance both
but it’s the key to true growth
Maybe your definition of listening
is going within and glistening
Maybe it’s a form of empathy
kindness, not sympathy
Something is always speaking
breathing, not seeking
When we tune into the beat
letting fire and love meet
Life tells us when to listen
leaves space for you to glisten
-Grace
Fearless Free Soul 
40 responses to “(g)listen”
Well put! Beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Liam!!! Truly means a lot 🤍🤗
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Beautiful, Grace!
“Life tells us when to listen
leaves space for you to glisten”
You’re right, it’s an underrated skill and yet essential for true communication ❤
I also thought of "frisson" as a rhyme, but you're right, there aren't many! 🙂
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Aww thank you so much, Sunra!!! Such a treat to receive all your special comments this morning, I am so grateful! Oooo I like that rhyme 🙌🏻. Hugs and love your way 🤗🤍
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You’re most welcome! 🌟 💖
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Amazing piece, Grace. Absolutely love it. Wonderful rhythm and rhymes.💕
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Thank you so much, dear Grace!! So happy to hear you loved this one, means a lot to me. Appreciate you 🤗🤍
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Truly my pleasure.💕
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Your poetic sentiments are profound and reflective, my friend Grace. Sometimes it is good to know how to listen to life and even more so when it tells us to do so. I’ll keep the ending of your writing…
“Life tells us when to listen
leaves space for you to glisten”.
Hugs from afar.
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Aww thank you thank you, dear Lincol!!! I’m so happy you loved those last lines, means a lot to me! And I love your wise words here, always a treat to read your precious comments 🤍🤗
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Your writings touch and warm the heart and soul and it is a pleasure to read you.
Hugs Grace.
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to listen to oneself and that “beat” is a wondrous thing and the imagery of glistening is sublime! Great piece, going to try to hear that beat and let it move me today! ❤️💃❤️
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Aww Tricia, what a special comment. Truly appreciate your meaningful words, lights up my day!!! Cheers to listening to that beat together 🤗🤍. Love and appreciate you, dear friend.
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♥️🥰♥️
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Oo, I love the look this piece gives into the writing process that shaped this tantalizing narrative and the way the final lines show just how much of a treasure it is to truly listen. ❤
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Aww thank you so much, Layla! Your comments always inspire me! So happy to hear that, truly means a lot to me. Appreciate you, dear friend 🤍🤗
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I love this concept of glistening Grace.. a beautiful message! 💞
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Aww thanks so much, Cindy!!! So kind of you, truly appreciated 🤍🤗
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you’re soooo welcome Grace! 🙏🏼
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This is such a beautiful poem from start to finish. It’s so much fun to read aloud as you incorporated a really harmonizing rhythm with rhyme format..that just naturally flows out when reading it….and then what you say is the pure icing with cherry on top. I loved the playing with listen/glisten and how you use it as a state of being, a high state of grace…that comes from listening. Paraphrasing…:) There is a time to listen…and I time to glisten…learn to recognize each and how they work off each other. Wonderful Grace!! Very inspiring once again 🙏🌹🤗
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Aww thank you so much, dear Karima!!! What you say about the harmony means so much to me, especially from a recitation queen like yourself!!! So happy to hear you loved the listen/glisten meaning here…aww you’re too sweet!!!! Thank you for such thoughtful and kind words, dear friend. You and your precious comments are the BEST. Thank YOU for being so beautifully you 🤍🤗
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I so enjoy seeing what your beautiful mind has come up with…I am never disappointed:)
🙏❤️🙏
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Amazing poem Grace! I’ve been thinking about it all day (since I read it earlier).
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Aww Crandew, this comment makes my day! Thank you so much, truly means a lot to me coming from you. Been thinking about giants all day too 😉🤍
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Grace, makes a glisten, when we take the time to listen. Moments, about the heart not missing, the times when love is glistening. The soul, listening for the rhythm, the rhyme, that happens every time; love lyrically glistens, across the heartstrings! Well done!👏
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Thank you so much, dear Warren, for such a thoughtful comment. You are so kind, my friend. This comment makes my night, appreciate you and your always lyrical/wise words. 🤍🤗
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Perfect sister 😇 great piece of writing Grace !!! Have a great time😇
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Aww thank you so much, brother!!! Appreciate you and your kind feedback, always. Hope you’re doing well too, Hitesh 🤍🤗
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This is lovely, Grace!❤️
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Thank you so much, Aaysid! Always grateful for your sweet support 🤍
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It is always a pleasure!😊
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The perfect inspiration for this beautiful sunny day! You are always glistening, dearest Grace. Wonderful poem! 🤍🤗
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Aww thank you, dearest Jeff! What a sunny comment that brightens my night!!! Aww ☺️, that’s so kind. Appreciate you, my friend 🤍🤗
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You’re most welcome, dearest Grace. Always! Have a glorious Sunday, my friend! 🤗🤍
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Aah my soul is filled with love for your words as always ❤
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Aww Rahul, thank you so much!!! That means more than I can say, truly. Appreciate you and so happy you’re back 🤍🤗
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Last two lines of the poem say it all, Grace! I love the concept of listening and too within, I love the way you have distinguished empathy from sympathy, and I love the way you have conveyed such a deep message in simple terms. This is simply brilliant, my friend 👌😊❤️
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Aww thanks so much, dear KK!! Ah I know you have many gems with the meaning of silence/listening so it means the world to me that you loved my take! Always brings a smile to see your name in my notifications, thank you for brightening my day 🤍🤗
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It’s always my pleasure 😊🙏
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