Empathy
written by: Kate MacDonald
@etherealtruth
Empathy is a wonderous tool that helps some of us navigate
tempestuous seas of raw emotions
Yet we will never truly grow until we gain the ability to
read the thoughts of those around us
This means we will have to meander along, causally hurting
people without being aware of it
I feel other’s pain, anxiety, fear, I have no defensive barrier in
place. Yet I cannot cross that boundary
offer solace for a need not yet spoken of, lest I seem to be either
meddling, mad, or both
I am a retired Scottish septuagenarian. I began to write at the start of the pandemic, entering lockdown and the world of words simultaneously. I have many hobbies, but writing helps to fill an insomniac's dark quiet hours. I've been lucky enough to see various poems and short stories published, online and in print. Some of these publishers are Chris Fielden's “Nonsensically Challenged” (for charity), High Shelf Press volume XXIII, WinglessDreamer, Spillwords Press, 805 Lit and Art, Funny Pearls, Little Old Lady Comedy, Dillydoun Review, The World of Myth Magazine, Friday Flash Fiction, Superfast Stories, The Library Love Letter, DBA Wordslinger Enterprises.
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