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For contest sponsored by Sara Jama

Casualty of your Cruelty

Casualty of your cruelty and lack of empathy
Is the beginning of your karma journey
What you tossed into the universe
Comes back full force as blessing or curse

Walking in another's shoes
Feeling for them as you do for you
Empathy a symphony of humanity
Put an end to selfish silver vanity

Casualty of your cruelty just may be
Loved ones you have destined with your deed
For what comes around goes around indeed
May not hit you but hits relative you see
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Legros Kelley Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Karen, this is a powerfully well written poetic brilliance of truth and wisdom. Very well put, and a fave for me.
Jones Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I’m honored you fave it Bj! Thanks also for your kind comment!
Hind Avatar
May 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
So true! Powerful words -
Jones Avatar
May 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Thanks!
Empress Avatar
May 3, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Dear Karen, poetic soul, youv delivered a poem that hits so deep! And i agree with you karma knows and karma always is on time, and those that treat others mindlessly as they want without empathy, or sympathy, they will taste exactly what they serve eventually, for what goes around comes back around! Love the message youv delivered here! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always
Jones Avatar
May 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
You are kind Ink Empress! I appreciate you and love and light returned to you!
mysore Avatar
May 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
loved the last stanza, powerful write dear friend!
Jones Avatar
May 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Thank you!
Greenhough Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
An eye-opener of a poem, the dire warnings may come about. I find it to be a good job of writing.
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
You are kind Hilda! Thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Karma hopefully will get people that are so cruel to others!
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Amen!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Your "Casualty of your Cruelty" is a powerful write. Oh yes, what comes around goes around. I let God handle things, for He does it the best. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a blessed/lovely day writing away.........
Jones Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Paula I appreciate you reading my contest entry. Thanks!
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