Empathy

If you could look through my eyes
what do you think you'd see?
Do you think you could understand
my version of reality?
If you could read my mind
what do you think you'd know?
If you could walk in my shoes
where do you think you'd go?

If you could live my life
for twenty-four hours, today
would you have any love for me
would you relate to what I say...

...or would you pass me like yesterday
only to be able to blend
with the others who live tomorrow
looking back just to condemn?
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