Everyone Loves a Story

I wrote this poem last night. It's a mix of thoughts about empathy and healing and the state of the world. Take what you will from it and enjoy:


Everyone Loves a Story

Everyone likes a story

The journey, The craft

To stand in another’s shoes

Everyone likes story

But do they care about the behind the scenes?

The hopes and dreams of the antagonists

Events that don’t seem to make sense

Everyone likes a good story

But what makes a good story?

Conflict, struggle, redemption

The hero’s journey

You may cast judgement on a hero

Who has found themselves in

Their innermost cave

Trying to seize the sword

Grasping bravely

Everyone likes a story

Will you step inside mine?

Find your way around the world my mind

Has designed

Wear my shoes

See why I chose to do what I do

I step inside your shoes walk around in your world

See your journey is like mine

Everyone loves a story

Because everyone lives their story

I seek to be true to the path within me

To walk on my journey proudly

To see where your path intersects with mine

Will you walk with me?

That is empathy.