They called her crazy an attempt to freeze her with jeers, never understanding that she chose to avoid too much comfort. Empathy would always be her closest friend. Arm in arm, they would walk in sandals through November frost. Warmed only by desire for connection. A step toward those who had no shoes. © Ali Grimshaw 2020
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Warmed only by desire
for connection.
A step toward those
who had no shoes.
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This poem makes me think of you and your love for Ethiopia.
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To walk a mile in someone else’s shoes is more important now than ever.
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I agree. There are so many different shoes to walk in and the experiences are invaluable. Thanks for reading.
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This is one of your best, Ali! And yes, we all can choose the path of empathy. It warms our hearts and it warms the hearts of others.
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Thanks Ann. That is so kind of you. I appreciate knowing that this poem is one of your favs. Take care of yourself.
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Oh my aching heart this is gorgeous! You made my day with this poem 😀
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You made my day with this response. Thank you for letting me know my words touched your heart. May love land on you today.
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Wow Ali!
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Thank you Nancy. I really appreciate that response
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What a beautiful heart and soul! Only you can paint her in such amazing words.
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What a kind reflection back. Thank you for hearing my message of compassion. I hope you are well my friend. Take care of your beautiful heart.
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Why not sandals in November? I once did this at work and what a time I had trying to explain myself! I just liked the sandals, they matched my outfit. A powerful message skilfully delivered!
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Thank you for reading Ingrid. It sounds like you do a great job of being the person you want to be. Good for you.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for sharing. Have a beautiful day.
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Happy to share your posts, Ali – Hope you had a great day too!
xoxo
😘💕🌹😁
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This is beautiful, may we be so thoughtful as to walk in your sandals.
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Helen, I appreciate hearing that this poem inspired you today. I am curious about what it is like to walk in another’s shoes. Poetry is one opportunity to do so.
Have a great day.
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Wonderful poem Ali; evocative and compassionate.
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Thank you Brad. I hope that you are taking time to find ways to nourish your heart.
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Yes I am. Thanks Ali.
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I love the beauty in this
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Beth, I appreciate knowing that this brought goodness to your day. Take good care
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we all feel
like steppin from
this spinnin wheel
free form mother earth
pearl of an aye
no need to ask why
the heart and the mind
foes
so know you know
x to z!
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Thank you for responding with the poem. I’m glad to hear my words inspired you to write
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community
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Yes, we are all in this together
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Beautiful and thought-provoking and sad all together. We just often don’t know why a person might choose to wear sandals in November, do we?
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We always have a choice in how we react. I love hearing that this poem inspired curiosity in you. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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I love the empathy in this poem, Ali. It made me go ‘Ah!’.
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Kim, it makes me smile to hear that this is the response you had. Compassion open stores for ourselves and others. Have a beautiful day
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A glorious finale Ali, and I felt the emotion of triumph against
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Love wins again❤️
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Love is a winner 💙🌏
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Wow, empathy physically and emotionally, but of course, most people don’t understand and don’t wish to understand.
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Each of us chooses a path. Some step toward understanding the paths that others take and some have yet to become curious about why some live differently. Thank you for sharing your reflection. It is always appreciated.
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