Empathy is the ability to identify yourself with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another, which for a large part comes from the knowledge you have of yourself. If you know your own feelings well, then you can relate to others and understand them. Along with empathy comes compassion and together they create a key cornerstone in genuine human relationships. Here is my poem on Empathy:
Empathy
Empathy is a gentle blue.
It looks like pain shared by two.
It sounds like a crackling fire that warms.
It smells like after spring rainstorms.
It tastes like a cup of lemon tea.
It feels like someone hugging me.
Empathy is the key to equality.
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Always thought of you as an empathetic sort.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday
Ummm, nice.
ReplyDeleteLike the poem! I can see that you're empathetic....caring so much for others and feeling their pain!
ReplyDeleteGee thanks, Roger!
ReplyDeleteAh, Nancy, you're so sweet - but thank you so much. I wish I could do so much more for the less fortunate.
ReplyDeleteI believe this quality is essential for our society to function - thankfully, I also believe most of us possess it (in varying degrees). The rest are sociopaths! Another great poem Leslie.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem! And paired with the painting, I read so much more into the word.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem. Empathy is so important for mutual understanding.
ReplyDeleteLovely Leslie - yes I too see you as an empathetic soul - so pleased to have got to know you through blogging! Excellent eh? Exactly! Thanks too for the continued support you give to the ABC team.
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ABC Team
Beautiful post for E!!
ReplyDeleteE is for essential
Yes, your empathy does show! Lovely post for the E Day, Leslie, as always! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Just as the other commenters have said. I see you as empathetic too.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is wonderful and gave me beautiful images to think about.
I love the poem scheme each week and eagerly look forward to the next one.
A very elegant poem enjoyed reading it!! The last line says it all!! Excellent!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above, it is a lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteWell-written, Leslie. Empathy is a great E-word. :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, Leslie! Empathy doesn't need words. Your poem however describes the feeling of empathy very well.
ReplyDeleteI certainly agree with the last line -- empathy is the key to equality.
ReplyDeleteBartender, another round of empathy - for everyone!
ReplyDeleteVery nice - I believe you are well endowed with empathy!
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that empathy is more deeper than compassion. It may true or not but we all need empathy to share to every one. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI would agree with others, I can tell that you are very empathetic person just by the way you write and leave comments on blogs. I love the poem too Leslie!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is truly awesome. The pictures could not be more perfect for your inspiring poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I loved the verse with the image...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Leslie - your poem describes empathy beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHello.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Leslie.
I love the images you conjure up in your poem. Great image too.
Thanks for sharing & for your honesty over at my blog.
Evening Wind
Wonderfully said.
ReplyDeletewow! I like your choice...interesting!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I do believe this Excellent Empathy poem is the most Esteemed thus far, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, empathetic poem.
ReplyDeleteEmpathy and compassion. Just think how different this world would be if there was an overabundance of empathy and compassion!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem. I especially like the photo. That separation between the two outstretched fingers —besides being painted by a master—is one of the most daring and dramatic moments that an artist has ever captured. You can feel the tension—I especially felt that when I looked up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought this is
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem and so true.
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