Logic of Empathy

Cut off my nose to spite my face?

It made no sense to me

Pluck out my eyes, cut out my tongue

Or bite the hand that feeds?

It made no sense to harm my base

To cut off at the knees

Why shoot myself straight in the foot

For it’s a part of me?

The sentiments of self infuse

The care we give to things

The cosmos like the body

Has its parts, but shares its being

The universe is one

In which we share identity

Diversity of members

Does not negate unity

Connection is the essence 

And logic of empathy

The love you show towards others

Thus, extends right back to thee