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On Being Interrupted

Posted by Bradene on July 13, 2009 - 14:41
from the ABC set Life's Funny Little Foibles

When you’re convinced you’re nobody
you tend to talk too fast,
because whoever wants to listen to a nobody
and after all whatever could there be for a nobody to say?

Only a somebody talks slowly and precisely
in clear ringing tones,
confident that they are being listened to.

Realising this truth early on in life
was the reason I started to write;
at least I could snatch the chance to articulate
and avoid being interrupted by somebody…

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Comments

chuck | July 13, 2009 - 16:24

I'd say that little piece puts you firmly among the somebodies Bradene.

sarah wilson | July 13, 2009 - 16:46

Fantastic. sarah x

whiskey | July 13, 2009 - 16:48

Hah! That could have been me writing that! Good one. :-)

lenchenelf | July 13, 2009 - 21:27

Listening, smiling, enjoyed and congrats on the publication of your book :-)) all the best, Lena

threeleafshamrock | July 14, 2009 - 13:12

Well now you are being interrupted by a no-body but for all the right reasons ;) Like this as I do all your work - it's always in some way surprising.

Sincere congrats on the book Val; hope it sells a million - I'll be one of them ;)

Chris XX

Bradene | July 20, 2009 - 12:47

Thanks for your gentlemanly comment Chuck much appreciated. Val

Bradene | July 20, 2009 - 12:48

Thanks Sarah, sorry I'm late with my response but I've been so busy lately. Val x

Bradene | July 20, 2009 - 12:49

Thanks Lena, how kind you are. Love Val x

Bradene | July 20, 2009 - 12:51

Thanks Chris, for your lovely comments and good wishes for my book. it can be found on my website now already and waiting for customers (-; Val x