Tag Archives: empathy

Poetry Series – Extend Belief

I get angry when someone else tells me not to write about certain topics because some people might read it and take it wrong. Where is my rage when I’m silencing myself, telling myself not to write about topics because people might not get it, might think I’m crazy? My rage is still there onlyContinue reading “Poetry Series – Extend Belief”

Poetry Series – Amber Heard, I heard

I don’t know who’s guilty and who’s innocent in this case and quite frankly, I don’t care. But I think there’s a chance, a lesson, to learn a little empathy and compassion tucked away somewhere here. Amber Heard, I heard Amber HeardI heardYou shit on a pillowCan I start by saying –disgusting!I heardYou shit onContinue reading “Poetry Series – Amber Heard, I heard”

Poetry Series – Hurt Hurts

This feels silly to admit but I don’t think anyone has ever apologized to me before. I mean yeah, people have told me they’re sorry after I point something out but I don’t think anyone has ever come to be me and said “Hey, look, I see that I did you wrong. I’m sorry. YouContinue reading “Poetry Series – Hurt Hurts”

Poetry Series – How? Magic.

Empathy – the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I’ve been putting myself in other people’s shoes my entire life. Maybe if I understand why they’re hurting, I’ll never hurt someone that way for the same reason. If you believe that we’re all connected, sometimes learning the hard way can just beContinue reading “Poetry Series – How? Magic.”