To the classic cliche'
which says to
"walk a mile in someone else's shoes"
for empathy to understand

should the mouth mean nothing

rather we are already
understood
what was between an open hand
and what is good...?

(this can only be something
from nothing, i witness you)

Yet I could never presume to know someone
other than myself, even tho'
I am who I am,
discovering
The more I like
who it is - I am
Now
          when I am
As I am.
Even then.
So...

Why walk alone?
(a mile for who?)

I would rather walk alongside you

Bridge the distance between us
along the way gain trust
                         "Hey, I dig your shoes"
politely mean what you say
                         "Please and Thank you's"
Besides,
I meant to go
in this direction, any way...

&
Of course,
You are as welcome in your steps
moving forward

And if I am welcome as your guest
I will be moved
to have known reward
all the miles with you.

Still, I must confess, I just can not
presume to
know all or nothing
          
All about that, there
you...
But what I do know now
getting to know you more
somehow

When there is no wall
or hate between us
no fear or threats of war

I will wish you peace

At the end
tales of shooting stars

thru' sickness in our wealth,
the pleasant truths are moot

with you
I am more comfortable

walking in my own shoes...
beside
the one who is true
Forever
And Always
on my mind...


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Cliche' you are welcome to stay
and have some rest
since cliche's your name and it means "tired"
I should know I walked
alongside you - little bird on a wire...

I'll have the pleasure
of such company, deign in, but
truth be fair,
weathers we have suffered
still together, mon ami
do declare - the weight of your baggage
because we band as brothers (drafted)
Of other mothers
Milk nostalgia...

I will prepare and always
bother
to care ...
all for the other.

Stay and walk
                  with me...*
Beside
The lonely waters...