Sometimes

Sometimes you ask me a question When you already have the answer, Sometimes you speak volumes About matters you barely know, Sometimes you ask for my opinion Having presumed a judgment, At times like these I listen, but never utter a word And you respond in kind with a stern look. January 16, 2018 Placed 3rd: Strand Pick 10 Contest by Brian Strand

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/13/2019 1:06:00 PM

Hi Vijay, I can relate to this. I am sure I don't have very good communications skills. Sometimes it is better just to listen. Love the content. Have a wonderful Sunday. your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/30/2018 3:01:00 PM

The art of communication!! Undoubtedly, many from both sexes will find themselves relating to this! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/24/2018 11:23:00 PM

I believe I've lived this scenario at least twice in my life for 10 and 15 years at a time. Ha! Great write. I so felt it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2018 3:41:00 PM

I really really like how you did this one. VERY in tune with "how it works" between women and certain types of men who have not learned well the art of true communication. ( I suppose the bad one could be the woman, but I think it's been proven women are better at communication than men are generally speaking)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2018 4:05:00 PM

Thank you Andrea..appreciate your thoughts and sentiments.

Judith S

Date: 1/17/2018 3:37:00 PM

I might assume you speak of a woman here Vijay ;) At any rate, your action is the most appropriate lol. ~ Judy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2018 4:05:00 PM

Thank you Judy...appreciate your feedback.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/17/2018 12:32:00 AM

The familiarity of this piece had me laughing Vijay. Well said! : )

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2018 7:02:00 AM

Thank you Connie..Appreciate your feedback.

James Swartz

Date: 1/16/2018 6:47:00 PM

Yes this is a great poem but it also tells how we communicate. Looks can be loud thoughts we hear with a glance. I really enjoy this one Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2018 7:01:00 AM

Appreciate your kind words James..many thanks.

Jean Murray

Date: 1/16/2018 5:25:00 PM

People are strange, but at least there is some sort of communication going on between you. Even if it is only a look.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2018 7:00:00 AM

Thank Jean..you are so right..appreciate your comments.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/16/2018 4:28:00 PM

Yes Vijay, awesome poem, one says it best when they says nothing at ball.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 4:36:00 PM

That is so true harry..well said..thank you.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 1/16/2018 4:17:00 PM

I know this ritual having been married for over fifty years, but I love her. GREAT WRITE, VIJAY!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 4:35:00 PM

Thank you Ralph..appreciate the sentiments.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/16/2018 2:49:00 PM

Well done Vijay. I can picture it too :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 3:25:00 PM

Thank you Heidi.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/16/2018 2:44:00 PM

nodding at you for speaking out this grim reality, vijay...fine poem!..huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 3:25:00 PM

Thank you nette.

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/16/2018 12:21:00 PM

Sounds like you are a wise man, Vijay! Great poem !!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:33:00 PM

Thank you Mike..appreciate your comments.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/16/2018 9:46:00 AM

Sometimes a poet says many things by saying nothing at all!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:31:00 PM

So true..appreciate your visit and comments, John.

Jeffrey Spencer

Date: 1/16/2018 9:23:00 AM

So relatable! Great write!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Jeffrey.

Silent One

Date: 1/16/2018 9:15:00 AM

Oh married life lol... Great poem Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Silent One.

Probir Gupta

Date: 1/16/2018 8:30:00 AM

Philosophically poetic, Vijay ... Enjoyed reading ... Indeed a good poetry is much more for enjoying than looking for meaning ...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:29:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Probir.

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/16/2018 7:59:00 AM

Who's that? Situations like that happen every day...Enjoyed the read...All the best Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:28:00 PM

Thank you Arturo..appreciate the comments.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/16/2018 7:41:00 AM

very insightful Vijay, loved it :)-luloo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:27:00 PM

Appreciate the visit and your comments, Laura.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/16/2018 7:22:00 AM

Deep poem with a message that speaks volumes! Too many of those people my friend, Vijay! Excellent!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2018 12:27:00 PM

Appreciate the kind words..many thanks friend.