empathy is like a curse
hurting and loving
at the same time
the sounds of cruelty
sing an ugly song
the images scorch my eyes
my strength within
subsides
as my body succumbs to emotions
pain is magnified
as the suffering continues
unkind people
saying one thing
doing another
nothing but liars
abuse of all forms
killing innocence
harming possible futures
the evil sleep well
recounting their deeds
the sufferers of their wickedness do not
grieving with the harmed
wrap them in my being
losing respect and hope for this world
and aching for the vulnerable
This takes me to a place that I have recently visited and it is vivid to what those suffering have faced and are facing. How I want to wrap them up and comfort them.
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I totally get that. Thanks for sharing, Lisa. I hope you are doing ok?
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I am! Thank you!
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❤
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Loved it…very well expressed Susi😊
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Thanks, Usha! 🙂
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Sad yet brilliant piece, Susi!
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❤ I appreciate that, Eugenia. Yes, sad but also anger sprang out while writing this piece.
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Putting feelings into writing is a good release!
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Most definitely! 🙂
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