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Deep Insight

Deep Insight

June 16, 2017 By Shelly McNamara

Deep insight is rarely
Born out of privilege

It comes from
Experiencing the pain
Caused by others – or
The misgivings of life

Listen closely
Listen intently
To the voices
Of those who cry out

They sit along the edges
Outside the circle
Of privilege

Deep insight they bring
How we can all
Be more human
More loving – more giving

Deep insight is rarely
Born out of privilege

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