Empathetic
I'd ask what's wrong
but I refrain.
I recognize
those eyes of pain
awareness
one must face alone
enigmas
better left unknown.
No questions now.
I understand.
Just empathy.
Accept my hand.
Empathetic © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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32 words (prompt limit). Brevity challenge prompt - link:
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Submitted: November 13, 2020