Video tape

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THE DEAF LISTEN BETTER

You are like the deaf,
Just not really.
Actually, a deaf person
Would put more effort
Into listening;
If that makes any sense.
Macroscopic, microscopic, telescopic.
Whatever.
You've got them all covered.
You're here , but you're not here.
Mouth miming movements
Arms flagging down expressions
Agreements made and plans slated
But erased by some invisible magnet.
I guess you stood too close.
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