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: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2765439-32-words-or-less---let-things-be-noguest
Submitted: November 13, 2020









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