empathetic insufficiency

for someone I know

When I was in school,
I learned about
pancreatic insufficiency
hepatic lipidosis
and renal failure induced
keto-acidosis.

I can learn all that, 
but I can't figure
out what makes a
man lack the basic
human decency
to treat others
as he would be
treated; as my bible
tells me so --
I must forgive him
for his severe
empathetic
deficiency --

for he is one of
God's creatures
after all.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

Forgiveness and gratitude… it's a hard road to live. But, as Christians, we do so because, when we have undeserved forgiveness through His Grace, who are we to deny forgiveness to anyone else? And, having that Grace, how can we not go forward in all things with gratitude?

[Lyn Anderson]

It is, and all we can do is try.

[MomzillaNC]

And keep turning to the Lord for forgiveness when we fail…

[Caradoc]

Nicely put.

I tend to be a very laid back, forgiving person. Sometimes I find myself at odds with myself though. I can forgive some of the bigger things, but hold grudges over trivial things. After much self-examination, I have yet to figure out why.

Still, bless the hearts of those who can find it within themselves to be forgiving.

Well written.

-Cara

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, bless them, those suckers, LOL. Seriously, it is a wonderful ability I have yet to master.

[Caradoc]

Wonderfully, this piece has given me a sudden spark of inspiration. :D

[Lyn Anderson]

Good. I love that about this place. That is why I stick around.

[Caradoc]

Indeed. Inspiring others to write is a good feeling.

[NoelHC]

It takes a big person, confident in their own beliefs to be able to forgive and forget the transgressions of others. I like the way you contrasted the relatively complex topics that are understood with the inability to comprehend unsympathetic behaviour of others.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks you nailed the point precisely

[Aethereal]

Understanding the Golden Rule is a matter of common sense, and not spirituality. The Golden Rule existed ages before any organized religions came into being. If the Golden Rule ruled the world instead of religious fanatics who war on each other in the name of their Ideal Personified Entity all would be well. If Spirituality needs to be fought over using diatribes, threats, and violent insurrections, then it must be an imposter. Perhaps God is the Golden Rule and common sense is the Holy Spirit?

[Lyn Anderson]

Well thank you for your thoughts on that, and while it's true that this rule exists whether you are a spiritual person or not, not all people who believe in God wield a sword in God's name. As you are free to un-believe, others are free to believe as they choose, thank you for your always thought provoking reviews.

[Aethereal]

The Golden Rule implies that we must be advocates of Freedom-of-Thought. I was only talking of those religious fanatics who violently oppose the Freedom-of-Thought as they try to force everyone into their dogmatic fold. This applies to political and economic ideologies as well. The Golden Rule should trump all else. You have as much right to your assumptions as I do. I really wish that all the major religions (assumption systems) would adopt the Golden Rule as their primary conviction. You’re welcome to your Ideals, but because they are your Ideals is no reason for you to expect everyone to make sense of them. We each walk the path of enlightenment alone according to our own light. Mystery abounds! God is really everything that we are not aware of; and our naivety dwarfs everything that we think we know. We’re ants riding on the back of an elephant that we have no idea about. To an ant , an elephant is a strand of hair.

[Aethereal]

Since we’re not omniscient we’re not aware of what the absolute state of reality is if indeed there is such a state of being. We’re humbled by our naivety. The antidote for our naivety is omniscience, and so we seek a personified Omniscience that many have labeled with the three letter combination “God“. I wish you well on your quest! We’re all going down that path, that beautiful Yellow Brick Road with Toto leading the way.

[John Anderson]

A wonderful free-flowing piece! Your language and your message are crystal clear

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I am glad they are.

[ron]

Not sure if I would as kind as you are with the last three lines. great poem.

[Lyn Anderson]

We must love all God's creatures, now matter how mean they are.

[ron]

Crosses arms and scowls...do I have to?

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes you do.

[ron]

Kicks dirt...
Fine then but I won't like it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful use of the language and you made your point. Hard to believe some people are humans. They seem to balance life on their need and goals. You taught me some new words. I like the terms used in the poem. Made the poem a interesting poem to read. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

You are very welcome. At times, the vet tech in me comes out -- and I thought it suited here. I really do appreciate you taking the time.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Yes it is sad there is a big amount of people
in this world that have no Empathy and could care less.


Then there are ones that do and are so sensitive
to others and things around them It can be a blessing
and a curse at times but for me I have learned to Accept
and love it, it Is a Gift from God that I can love so deeply and feel I
must Breathe it instead of wanting to Breathe Hate as I think
that would really kill me Literally it would harm anyone really.



Thank you for sharing this Wonderful insight. I enjoyed reading this.


Blessings. kindred poet

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your thoughtful review.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're very welcome. it's my pleasure always. blessings. kindred poet

[Madalyn Beck]

This is enjoyable. There are some people that just leave us in awe of their lack of empathy. You've nailed it on the head! xo :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks a lot Mady -- I appreciate it.

[Edward Lancheister]

that's a catchy words and have a deep meaning

I can learn all that,
but I can't figure
out what makes a
man lack the basic
human decency
to treat others
as he would be
treated; as my bible
tells me so --
I must forgive him
for his severe
empathetic
deficiency --

simple and straight to the point

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for taking the time to review, I appreciate it.