A day of the tarnishing mind

because we cease to think our own thoughts.

Curiosity 

is knowing of what

happened to who

from when

to where;

a start and an end

and a cunning speculation.

Sympathy

is mouthing of what

was heard from whom

from when

to where;

a whispered bout and a crime broadcasted

and an unrivaled opinion.

Compassion

is finger-pointing of what

was sinned to who

from when

to where;

an ignorant guess and a blind verdict

and a narcissistic obsession. #

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Author's Note

just a ranting.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

The repetition of certain lines here really packs a punch. Who can point the finger to say someone is to blame? Who is truly without any fault? We are all curious beings and sometimes I think we repeat things we hear without realizing the pain we can cause by doing so. You have captured human nature here....I liked it even though it seemed to be a bit of a scolding. Lydi**

[EloisaWrites]

Yes, human nature when put into poem sometimes sound so flawed and bitter. And when I wrote this poem, I am really a bit angry and affected so the scolding shows. Nevertheless, I like to think that I have just written a truth followed by some. Thank you for the review, Lydi. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I really like those definitions under each heading and this whole poem. A good mouthing like you said or call it smart rant...:).........

[EloisaWrites]

Aha! A smart rant! I like the way you put it, Sami! Thank you for the review. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).......................

[David Scott]

This is twisted.
Yet, I think this is what I find in my life when others promise me compassion and understanding.
A chance to look at our own actions as well.
Powerful and scathing.

[EloisaWrites]

I am glad you have taken your time to capture this poem. I am humbled. :)