Hey! Hey! Don’t relay

Just give me time for what you say

Please, oh please! Please tell me too!

Don’t exclude me from what you do.

Just make sure your mouth is clear,

And even I can see, and hear.

Get my attention, touch my hand.

Make speech clear and take it slow,

I really, truly want to know.

Don’t stand too close or shout at me.

Stand in the light, so I can see.

Show your lips, don’t turn away.

I’m interested in what you say.

Let me choose where I sit at the table,

So, I can see as many as I am able.

Some words are impossible, I’m in a daze.

Simply see if you can rephrase.

Mention the subject of your conversation,

For me, that could be a revelation.

To talk and listen are my joys.

But I can’t do either with background noise.

Hey! Hey! What did you say?

Talk to me! Talk to me! Don’t go away!