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Empathy, Your Unwanted Friend
December 2, 2014
You can say just what you might,
Into me confide,
I am an empathetic genius,
spill out your insides.
I have listened soundly to you,
Waited for your say.
But even I have soundly watched you
Hold yourself at bay.
But I encourage you to keep
Away from glass-box feelings.
Let them crawl away from you,
You'll find they are but feelings.
It's not a question of your gender,
Age won't help you much.
Your empathy depends upon
The bravery you quell.
© Leighann E., Westport, MA
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