Listen to Yourself

There is talk, talk, talk to which you listen.
Stop and take the time
to know who or what is talking.

A friend? A god? A loud advertisement on TV?
An unknown part of yourself?

It’s important you answer these questions,
to know and determine why:
whether silly or serious in intent.

Don’t simply shun
something because it is frightening
or urges you to do something shocking,
and, yet, is so urgent and compelling
you cannot let go.

It may be a call from a self you have let life bury
that is desperately wanting to be:
Take a break and listen!