There's much to gain not much to lose
to walk a little in my foe's shoes
learn where they pinch where they bite
where they're loose and where they're tight
his hurt's now mine I feel his pain
changing shoes was not in vain
for lost is hatred and enmity
I am just left with empathy
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Sometimes the wisest thoughts can be conveyed in the simplest words.
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Clearly you arrive at conclusions that differ from the ones Sun Tzu conjured. Distinguished worlds with dissimilar perspectives. It is perhaps best named: 'The art of peace'. Here a path that great minds choose to walk, is depicted, compliant with elevated celestial mindsets. Thank you for creating and sharing. Take care.
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true..well written dear!
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brilliant
very powerful piece here! empathy is an extremely difficult talent to achieve. this displays it quite well. simple and poignant. love your talent.
many blessings *stomps
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Special.
What talent! this is another great write... such an insight you have, a pleasure to read...ian. -
I see within this your affinity with Wordsworth. Well done!
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Pari,
To know your enemy is to know your self. I think the Eastern philosophers were very wise men. I also think it doesnt hurt to walk in the shoes of those we care about or interact with daily... it might make the world a better place. There is a lot to be said for gaining a better understanding of what other people experience -- what makes him/her laugh, feel vulnerable, happy, sad, angry, passionate. Your words are true and honest. Lovely poem.
Kind regards,
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thought provoking
this is so nicely put,sure can be a part of the moral science text.will take this one for my son to read.
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oh my, you are a much better soul than I am
Tongue in cheek comment here now....as I know what you are trying to say
, but my first reaction was one of " hmmmmmmm...yes , I have done that [tried on my foe's shoes as to better understand him [in my case a HER] and all I wanted to do was scream "change your d....d shoes. Can't you tell where they are hurting?"<----and therewith you are hurting so many others. You know what I am talking about here, so nothing further needs to be said
love and warm hugsssssssssssss
reenie
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