Life Lesson #Umpteen from The School of Emmy
To walk in someone else’s shoes
is often our intent
but when we say “me too”
“not you” is what we meant.
“Me too” implies I’ve worn your shoes
and walked a mile therein
but I never have and never will
I don’t live in your skin.
“Me too” springs all too easy
from lips of listener
who doesn’t want to listen
but be the raconteur.
Emmy begs to show us
sometimes we must admit
“me too” is incommodious:
the other’s shoes don’t fit.
Thanks to photographer Patrick Mesterharm
and, of course, to Emmy.
“Me too” has been on my mind and I’m grateful to Emmy for her insights.
More in another post.
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