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The Person You Are

I don't know who you are I don't know where you're from But to be quite honest, I couldn't give a damn. But tell me my friend, are you aware, of the person you are? Have you really ever explored or travelled all that far? You tell me of all the people and places you've seen. But have you ever stopped, to just take in the scene? Have you always made your travels the best as it could've been? Have you ever really experienced the joy of happiness? Have you experienced the true sorrow of sadness? Have you ever been to an outrageous party with savages? Or do you prefer to sit at home and be content just growing cabbages? What's in your heart? Whats in your soul? These are the things that make us whole. So tell me, not who you are. Tell me, not from where you came Tell me, not of your name, nor that you are from some sort of fame. These things really don't matter in this life we treat as a game. But do tell me, if you're a person who has stood outside to appreciate the rain. Or helped a stranger, not for any reason, not for any gain. Do tell me if you're a person who's empathetic to other peoples emotion and pain. Tell me these things and a true friendship will always remain. Written June 2021

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Date: 11/29/2021 12:21:00 PM
Ok, I can't stop reading your poems.. Haha. I think I'll have to come back sometime for more, maybe when I'm feeling in need of a lift or some inspiration. This one really speaks to me as you describe exactly what I long for in my interactions with people - to share ourselves honestly and really see each other. You've expressed it so well..
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Date: 6/6/2021 3:57:00 PM
Hello Stephen Mayne, so nice to meet you. Well said. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/7/2021 10:07:00 AM
Hello Stephen, you are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Stephen Mayne
Date: 6/7/2021 2:04:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 6/6/2021 12:32:00 PM
A lovely poem, simply and thoughtfully expressed with sentiments that ring very true.
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Stephen Mayne
Date: 6/6/2021 1:22:00 PM
Thank you Liz

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