Close But Not Quite

September 11, 2017sandyjwhite About Life, Daily Prompt, Flowers, Monochrome, Nature, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Reflection, Words Tags: Daily Prompt

Sympathy
And
Empathy
May be
First cousins

But
They aren’t
Identical twins

Thinking
Of someone
At
A time of loss

Is
Nothing like
Feeling
Their heart breaking

Inspired by Daily Prompt – Sympathy

19 thoughts on “Close But Not Quite”

Beautiful image, and wise words, Sandy.

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Pete Hillman
September 11, 2017 at 2:31 pm
- Thanks much, Pete.
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 11, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Beautifully written Sandy, this is such a profound verse. 🌹

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Mr. Mel
September 11, 2017 at 6:58 pm
- Your kindness is appreciated.
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 11, 2017 at 9:33 pm
So true & perfectly expressed!

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aspiringherbalist
September 11, 2017 at 9:01 pm
- Thanks! I appreciate your comment.
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 11, 2017 at 9:34 pm
So very true! Nicely done!

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grammywritesblog
September 11, 2017 at 9:19 pm
- Thanks so much!
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 11, 2017 at 9:35 pm
Simply describing the difference between sympathy and empathy. Love it.. well done

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A Ray of Sunshine
September 12, 2017 at 12:57 am
- Thank you for your comment.
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 12, 2017 at 9:42 am
Beautiful and powerful image!

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thingsspacesplaces
September 12, 2017 at 8:00 am
- Thanks!
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 12, 2017 at 9:49 am
Yes indeed, so like your way of saying it.

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pvcann
September 12, 2017 at 9:02 am
- I appreciate your comment!
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 12, 2017 at 9:55 am
Wow, that is beautiful. Love the picture, too.

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Jessica
September 13, 2017 at 12:12 am
- Thanks, Jessica.
  
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  sandyjwhite
  September 13, 2017 at 11:00 am
- You’re welcome.
  
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  Jessica
  September 14, 2017 at 4:37 am
achingly true

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sevenroses
November 29, 2017 at 1:45 pm
- Indeed.
  
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  sandyjwhite
  November 29, 2017 at 2:31 pm

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