Swimming with the Dolphins
A Haikuplet on Empathy
This is an addition to a Haikuplet chain for Kenny Penn's Haikuplet challenge. There's still time to participate in it, so join in the fun here!
Doves bring peace, and dolphins embrace empathy.
The ability of these animals to empathize is uncanny - and none does it better than a dolphin.
With its engaging smile and friendly nature, it tunes in to emotions and steps into another dolphin's (well, or person's) shoes. And they often perform altruistic actions like assisting others.
With echolocation, it listens actively for other dolphins, clicking as if asking them questions about themselves.
Its ability to step into the shoes (ok, or fins) of its fellow dolphins sometimes surpasses a human's.
So enjoy swimming with the dolphins ... and this Haikuplet.
Creature with wide smile
Splashes about with utmost care
Fins touch fingertips
Echoes find brethren
Soft clicks touch their souls
Drawing in a school
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Heartful poem, thank you for sharing. Social intelligence and family bonds are all we need as humanity to be healed.
I love Dolphins and loved this Haikuplet, Michelle. Well done!
Wow , just learning new stuff evereyday
I had no idea that dolphins were associated with empathy! I learned something new today. Loved your Haikus!