I care about what you think!

The grumpy academic, who is a direct reincarnation of Ezra Pound, doesn't care what you think. But I do. I think about what you're thinking all the time. I try to imagine me as you, going through your day, doing your thing, eating your meal, writing your book, petting your dog,  sleeping with your wife or daughter, achieving your success. To me you are as the trees and the stars, and you have a right to be all you can be. I am a node in your matrix. I am the Joe Pantalioni to your Keanu Reeves. I humble myself before your eminence, grise or otherwise. Don't make me hurt me; let me in. I love you.