“I’m here for you” is the thing you say,
But your tone and manner say “Go away.”
You do not seem to feel my pain
You response to it is quite inane
Have you ever felt low ebb
Or is your heart just in your head
I do not need your sympathy
But for you just to stand with me
Padre
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This is so unfortunately true. Sometimes, you just want someone to listen and be still with you.
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Talk is cheap.
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Empathy is rare these days unfortunately … and sometimes I just can’t wrap my head around it and figure out why. We need to stand together as one. Now more than ever.
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There is a difference between proclaimed (feigned) and real empathy. You have summed this up nicely here.
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Such a powerful message presented with a subtle simplicity. I could have used this verse as a teen in angst.
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This truly brought me to tears. I can’t say how much this resonates at this time after losing my stepson a few weeks ago. SO many think that a simple Facebook comment is a proper dose of empathy. It’s not….and yes, there is a big difference between empathy and sympathy. Thank you for putting my pain into words. I hope this poem does not reflect any raw or recent pain of your own.
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Thank you for the concern at my losses, and I do do sincerely hope your pain will become less intense. We cannot compare pain, everyone’s is their own. But we who have suffered pain and loss can be given some support in the presence, true presence, of others who feel for and with us.
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I couldn’t agree more. Thank you.
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Those first 2 lines are very sadly relatable.
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People too often give empty words instead of themselves. (K)
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