From The Talmud Comments

This is not a story from the Talmud, and the real story isn't about R. Akiba (Akiva) . It's about R. Zusia of Hanipol (Anipoli) , a Hasidic master from the 18th century. Google it.

This is not a story from the Talmud. Rather, this is a well-known story about Reb Zusia of Hanipol (1718-1800) , a Hasidic rebbe (holy teacher) , also known as a tsaddik, an extremely righteous man. Here is the full story:

Be yourself! ! Love yourself and, Love others. Talmud! ! Tora! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

Very wise write, thanks for sharing.