I Am Hearing

Listen to the world around you. What do you hear?

Listen to the picture, as I did.

The people are talking.
They have much to say,
Their hearts are full of stories,
None of which see the light of day.

The lady is shivering.
She is cold from the snow,
The snow that froze her,
And no warmth coming from her heartless beau.

The birds are chirping.
They are singing a song.
A song for loved ones,
They have gone.

The dogs are barking.
They are telling us something,
Of how much they love us,
From that which we know nothing.

The Earth is crying.
It is in pain.
Although it’s dying,
It lives on in vain.