Talk to me
Let's make small chat
Mention to me the change of attitude of people,
perhaps yours and mine and how the weather affects
the aches and pains of the body, and at times of the soul
Don't say much about feelings that matter
don't ask what is on my mind.
Tell me about the unimportant situations .
Don't mention what is in our hearts;
the present or the past ...
Tell me about the planted garden,
the tended flowers and the gentle care.
Don't tell me about the hurt inside and out and deep,
Don't tell me about the changing courses of lives
at the end of the road, or of the possibilities
of dreams never fulfilled or failed desires...
Tell me of ordinary things that happen most of the time...
not pertaining to us.
Talk to me of your garden and let our lives pass by...
making small talk.

Manuel Tovar

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