Empathy can really only occur, in someone else’s shoes,
not from watching, the events on tonight’s evening news.
You try on their shoes, and understand just how they feel.
You can relate to their problem, predicament, or ordeal.
You can relate because you walked that path before.
You felt unprotected like that, without your own armor.
You know what obstacles they will face, and can relate.
You can offer advice, without any judgement or hate.
You know and understand why they acted in that way.
You know saying, “I’m fine”, means that you aren’t okay.
You have made mistakes before, and can offer some tips.
Empathy is often felt in the heart, and shared from the lips.
You can offer them direction and advice, only if they ask.
They must learn to be vulnerable, and take off their mask.
It is only in that space, that they can really plan for battle.
They must learn to get back on the horse and the saddle.
The war can’t be won until they finally conquer their fear.
This might be an unknown course, unaware of what’s near.
The more that they tackle their fear, the better off they’ll be.
They’ll discover themselves, the meaning of life, and liberty.
Emotional empathy is only felt, when things are the same.
There is never any guilt, judgement, blame, or any shame.
Why would there be, for you have walked that path before.
You know they have to take the stairs, and not the elevator.
Written by: Craig Dunkleberger
Photo: Freepik
THE RULES DON’T APPLY
Nick Shockney, the current CCPS Assistant Superintendent broke the law and it was covered up. This poem odd to blow the whistle on this behavior and hold him accountable for his actions, once and for all B
PERSPECTIVE AND IDENTITY
If I see a six, and you see a nine; No perspective, needs a redefine. Perspective, lies in the beholder. Each is found, above the shoulder.
FREE TO LIBERATE
Every American has the liberty to simply choose. Too many give that right up, for too many views. Your choice might not be the same, as my choice. Your choice isn’t better, making me lose my voice.
CENSORING MY VOICE
Don’t silence my voice, if it’s different than you. My opinions are many, they are not just a few. How can I stay quiet, when i was mistreated? The silent, give it permission, to be repeated.
EFFORT ITSELF
Any effort starts with the decision to just try. Effort requires energy, for us to then apply. A decision of effort, starts inside of our brain. The brain’s nueroplasticity, is what we’ll gain.
GET A GRIP ON YOUR GRUDGE
It is a hard feeling, when you hold a grudge. You can’t let go of the past, and won’t budge. All of the future is blurry because of the past. They blur together, as time has then amassed.
THE COLORS WE ALL SEE
You will always see color, and me, will just the same. Our eyesight doesn’t need adjustment, or reframe. Color is something, we all see, with some emotion. The colors we see, set our emotions, into motion.
OPEN YOUR MIND
Everyone has different beliefs, all felt in the heart. First, you have beliefs, they make you fall apart. Untrue beliefs, are confronted from the very start. Understanding your current thinking, plays a part.
PARENTS AS ARTISTS
When your child is born, they are simply a blank slate. They are but a canvas, for your artwork to demonstrate. Artwork, is not a duplication, but an opportunity for art. No formula or directions are given, right from the start.
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