Empathy’s embrace
Elizabeth lily 1985 (Scotland)
August 23Beside his bed, a wearied form,
Youthful but burdened by a storm.
A sorrow's weight upon me pressed,
Intruding gently, I confessed.
"I need to draw your blood," I said,
His arm extended, veins misled.
His past, unchosen, came to light,
A life constrained by endless night.
"My mum sent me for drugs," he sighed,
A child's innocence denied.
Addiction's grip, a cruel embrace,
A journey he did not choose to face.
Tears welled within my empathetic gaze,
His story haunting, like a maze.
A burden too heavy, a path too rough,
His young heart's journey far too tough.
"I'm sorry for your pain," I sighed,
In whispered words, our hearts were tied.
Judgment's folly, now crystal clear,
Empathy's light must always steer.
Compassion, understanding, be our creed,
For others' battles, hearts must heed.
In encounters raw, lessons unfold,
In empathy's embrace, we all find gold.
About this poem
This poem portrays a woman in a relationship with a father long-term. Despite her unwavering kindness to his children, she faces a constant barrage of disrespect, judgment, and exclusion. She questions the fairness of this treatment, pondering if such cruelty is warranted. The poem highlights her plea for even a glimmer of compassion or kindness from those around her.
Written on August 14, 2023
Submitted by Kirsty_1 on August 14, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
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Words | 172 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 24 |
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