The one thing know-it-alls need to know
Is what they don't
The one thing smartasses need to realize
Is another's reality
The one thing the foolish need to do
Is know the lesson learned
The one thing I need to do
Is give up on you
The one thing you need to see
Is why I tried again
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Gerard DiLeo
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This poem's strength comes from its honest and frank portrayal of the essence of empathy and the challenging nature of human connection.
This excellent poem is clear, concise and as painful to read as it is evocative of real empathy and solidarity.