Non-Verbal Affirmation
Poetry prompts: words of affirmation

By not asking the obvious questions. Not pretending to be inquiring about welfare. Letting the conversation flow without pressurizing to fill in the gaps. Not putting too much effort to appear empathetic. Talking about the topics that are meaningful. Reminiscing about pleasant memories without reminding about the ugly past. Avoiding painful topics with nonchalance. Truly caring to make the meetings comfortable without over-the-top antics.
© Fatima Imam
Thank you, Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) for today’s prompt: in words of affirmation. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My take is a little different from yours: we speak volumes through silence, especially in making someone comfortable or welcoming them. Sincere thanks to everyone for reading, commenting, and appreciating. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
Here’s her post:
