Compassion
Caring for others means having awareness
Of others’ misfortune or pain.
Manifestation of it means more than
Pity - merely having pity again and again.
Assauging suffering – this is compassion’s proof.
Since we cannot shed for every soul a tear,
Simple acts can show sad people that we care.
Is there someone you can give a hug or lend a listening ear?
Ordinary kindness is the least we can bestow.
Nurture with extra love your neighbors who have woe!
June 7, 2019
For the Compassion Poetry Contest of Line Gauthier
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