How can I tell a story?

One look,

 and you stop listening.

This is when I take a pause.

I am looking at you.

Well,

 maybe the person next to you.

Might have caught your attention.

Telling a story is freeing your soul.

You are sharing.

Take a breath.

Relax.

Let me tell you a story.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"how can i tell a story?'
Jon Roggie,
Our very lives are a story- one long line of vignettes. We are constantly acting out one thing after another. I found that many times in conversation and in the day to day I find myself explaining something that has happened or a lesson learned through an experience. Then others I know do the same. We share our experiences-our stories all the time. This is a way which we find commonality with others and understand and help each other because we can come alongside one another in our stories of life.Great thought provoking poem!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you, Kathy.
I feel we learn from sharing our stories.
Jon

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes and I hope today is a day of good for you and even the building of something new learned. Kathy

[Lyn Anderson]

This is great. In here the word "story" frightens people away. Ever since I started putting my poems as chapters, people walk on by. In real life, some people listen when you say "let me tell you a story" , but many people walk away.

[Jon Roggie]

It is a simple trick. It is kind of like a compilation.. You bring the person into the story.