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Open Poetry #39

What Is Compassion?

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2006-10-19 08:42 PM

Walking along a misty shore
drenched by the restless sea
I think again of some bitter experiences
life has seen fit to hand out without permission
the harsh words, slammed doors, cold shoulders
but then the sun breaks through the clouds
and I find myself thinking of compassion:
Isn t it true
that when things seem the farthest
they are the closest?

Seems the sea had something to add
to my ruminations:
Compassion is for the outrageous
and the courageous
for it creates the unease of inner pain;
opens old wounds festering from birth;
creates confusion in relationships;
"demands" a complete change of mind
about most things.
Sorrow is its companion
but ever it is the sorrow of healing.

You will see this take place around you,
and feel it within you:
the word "Peace" will have power.
Old addictions and habits fade;
suppressed fears turn to courage;
hatreds blend into love
and finally, you know joy.

Compassion is
passion through detachment
a "doing" thing.
Emptying. Freeing. Empowering.
It brings forth joy, evolves into love.

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

1 posted 2006-10-19 09:53 PM

Oh my friend,
Your grace is such beauty.
Thank you for writing this.
TD

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

2 posted 2006-10-19 10:07 PM

strong and loving WindWalker
I have enjoyed it

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2006-10-20 06:27 PM

Enjoyed...James

seraphin
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

4 posted 2006-10-21 12:24 PM

amen

Sandra

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