Life of an Empath

Research suggests only 1-2% of the population possesses empath traits.

There is a forest, between utopia and chaos,

Where a quiet doe strolls before morning’s dawn.

Meditation’s focus is the hoot of an owl.

Thankful birds sing praise for the new day.

 

Elusive and introverted, a focused fox chuckles:

“Scurry away, frightened raccoon in your mask!

The perfect shield is the turtle’s shell.”

Provoked, an angry bear growls, suddenly awoken from blissful hibernation.

Depressed, a lonely coyote, howls at the moon.

 

High above, a liberated eagle sighs:

“You can’t see the forest for the trees!”

 

Spiritual solace is a mysterious journey, infinite as stars in the sky.

Empathy an entangled maze, rooted securely below the forest floor.

Reviews

[Amy R]

Wow, this poem is a very nicely woven piece. I loved it.
It conveys a sense of introspection and emotional complexity found within nature, suggesting that spiritual solace and empathy are essential yet intricate aspects of life.

This poem features various animals in a forest setting, each symbolizing different emotions and perspectives, from the tranquil doe and singing birds to the angry bear and lonely coyote.
The forest serves as a metaphorical space for self-discovery and the exploration of one's emotions.

Brilliant write!!!! Last 2 lines stole my heart.
Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[LisaCarol]

Hello Amy - Nice to meet you and thank you so much for reviewing my writing. This poem is a bit self reflective. I appreciate your kind words and look forward to reading your writing as well.

[Amy R]

You're welcome. Very nice to know. And nice to meet you too.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this was a great visualisation of what you go through daily. a forest between utopia and chaos is a perfect way to describe life of a deeply feeling person. our happy days are unbelievably happy, but our anxieties are hellish. thus, empathy is a double-edged sword and stronger the level of empathy the sharper the blade.
a very thought-provoking work. i related to this strongly, but im sure everyone will learn something from reading this.

[LisaCarol]

Thank you for the kind words. The line about utopia and chaos came to me because I live between two cities, Boulder and Denver, Colorado, USA. Residents of Boulder call their city utopia (very pompous like most of the people that live there). Denver has been awful since Covid. I guess we find inspiration from many sources. Thanks again!

[Ken Simm.]

I find this so beautiful and indeed empathic.

[LisaCarol]

Thank you Ken. I am very appreciative of your review and happy that you like the poem.