When folks aren’t communicating well
Each one talking, no one listening
I can almost always see what’s happening.
Unless, of course, I’m one of the two,
but that’s for another day…
So, I watch them talk
and see both perspectives
The points not being heard
the inferences not being shared
only implied, not received
the intent
vs. the impact
Perception is reality.
But
Just because I can see
what’s going on,
it does not mean
they want my help.
when no one is listening
they certainly don’t want
2 cents from me
And my best intentions
just complicate things further
I must resist helping
FIXING FIXING FIXING
CREATING PEACE
MAKING IT ALL OK
When no one has called in
The Fixer
Because I don’t need to prove
that I am smart
or helpful
or needed
And I will let you both
figure that out too
just between
the two of you
Know My Worth 
You are very wise for one so young. The art of being a fixer is learning when to not help at all.
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Thank you Elvie, for reading and the reblog, and maybe especially the “young” comment! ❤ At 42, I don't hear that too often. 😀 And "fixing" certainly is an art, isn't it?
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Reblogged this on CurvyElvie's Poetry in Motion and commented:
I just love her point of view. Enjoy!
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