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White man rapping

 

A man knows nothing till he’s walked in another man’s shoes, Through streets paved with struggles, past choices, win or lose. In the heart of the city where dreams are both made and bruised, He learns the songs of others, in tones he never used. It’s a journey through stories, in steps worn and wise, Where the echoes of others’ lives meet under shared skies. He sees through eyes that have witnessed, beyond his own views, The weight of silent battles, the depth of hidden hues. With every mile, he understands, not just with his mind but his heart, That every soul sings a different tune, right from the start. In the rhythm of footsteps, in paths both old and new, He finds the truth in the saying, as his perspective grew. It’s not just about the walking, or the miles that he’s trod, But the listening, the learning, from the ground, his feet have flawed. For empathy is the melody, in this journey, he chooses to use, To understand another’s life, to step into their shoes. So let him walk, let him discover, let him see and let him feel, The mosaic of human experience, complex, raw, and real. For only in walking this path, in the dance of another’s blues, He truly understands the depth of what he thought he knew. And when he returns, with stories etched in every step of his shoes, He’ll know the world a little better, with perspectives broad and hues. For in the end, it’s about the journey, the stories, the paths we choose, A man knows nothing, truly nothing, till he’s walked in another’s shoes.

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Date: 4/22/2024 10:07:00 AM
Great poem Don, reminds me to think of the other guy.
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Date: 4/1/2024 5:01:00 PM
I enjoyed the journey in achieving compassion, empathy and understanding. My mother, bless her heart, always told me 'put yourself in the other person's shoes.' She and I love this line: With every mile, he understands, not just with his mind but his heart, That every soul sings a different tune, right from the start. These words resonated with me: he echoes of others’ lives meet under shared skies. Your poem is filled with wisdom and compassion. A fave for me. Have a great evening, Sara
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Date: 4/1/2024 6:39:00 AM
Hello Don, A wonderful lyrical journey through the essence of understanding. I loved how your words dance with empathy, illuminating the importance of walking in another's shoes. It's a great exploration of human connection and the power of perspective. I feel it is filled with the soul's desire for empathy and understanding. - Nice Poem! - Blessings, Daniel
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Don Iannone
Date: 4/1/2024 6:46:00 AM
Daniel, thank you! Well described. I imagined myself performing a rap poem before an audience, and therefore 'white man rapping.' Best wishes, Don

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