Famous Death Poem

"Sympathy" by Georgia Douglas Johnson is a heartfelt poem that beautifully captures the depth of connection between two souls. Through the use of personification and emotional imagery, the poet portrays a profound sense of unity and shared experience. As joy and pain intertwine, the poem highlights the power of empathy, sympathy and the capacity for one person's emotions to resonate deeply with another.

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Sympathy

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My joy leaps with your ecstasy,
    In sympathy divine;
The smiles that wreathe upon your lips,
    Find sentinels on mine:

Your lightest sigh I'm echoing,
    I tremble with your pain,
And all your tears are falling
    In my heart like bitter rain.

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