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Gladness not sadness
Identifier
004587
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
Philosopher Hannah Arendt said that “Sharing joy is absolutely superior to sharing suffering. Gladness, not sadness is talkative. Truly human dialogue – in other words what gives us our humanity – differs from mere talk in that it is entirely permeated by pleasure in the other person and what he or she says”.
A description of the experience
Talk to me, just talk to me,
I want to hear your voice.
I love each word you utter
I love the subjects of your choice
I want to hear you talk to me,
I want to hear you’re glad,
I want to talk away your fears,
To make sure you’re not sad
Talk to me, just talk to me,
In everything you say
You generate such love from me
‘Twill never go away
I hang on every word you say,
I savour every word,
The pleasure of your company,
Of everything I’ve heard
Talk to me, just talk to me,
I love that gentle tone,
I bathe in joy at every word,
I never feel alone
Talk to me, just talk to me
On phone, or by my side
Or even texting or an email
To make the gap less wide
Talk to me, just talk to me,
Your voice I want to hear ,
I’ll love you till the end of time
And talking brings you near