Poem: Empathy

I’m not a bad person, I do feel what you feel. It’s just unusual to unreel, The emotions that I feel.

I want to show you I care, But all I do is stare. Wondering why your speaking bare, Tears everywhere.

I don’t understand touch, Why it’s necessary, Are words not enough.

For me to ask how you are, Is a blank question. Cause you’ll respond, With human convention.

Tell me what you want, I’m no good with lies. It’s more puzzling for me, Than games of spies.

I magnify what your trying to tell, But I’m in so deep, I fall under a spell. I can’t turn away, My mind in another realm, Trying to make sense of your show and tell.