The Door of Empathy
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Empathy is a door
When opened, it lets me see your point of view,
Feel your emotions,
And walk a mile in those
Well-worn shoes-
Whether I want to or not.
When it’s closed, it acts as a boundary-
A way to protect myself
From the negativity
Of the world around me,
So I can remain free
To be myself
-Which is why I’ve finally installed a lock