Listening vs Talking

When Robin Williams died I said nothing.
I had nothing to add to the miasma of media comment,
or the recycled quips and quotes that poured forth
for further recycling, until they lost all their value.
I will say here what I say when I hear news of 'peace talks',
the recognition of the need for which is battered proof of discord.
Whether the subject is communal disagreement
or personal depression everyone says 'We should talk more'.
But I say we should talk less, and learn to listen better.
Listening well rarely does anyone harm and improves life.