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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2009-02-19 12:11 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.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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1 posted 2009-02-19 02:30 AM

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?

yeah

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2009-02-19 01:29 PM

Lovely thoughts on compassion, WW. and yes, I think compassion is like a magic potion for those who deserve and accept it.
Ida

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

3 posted 2009-02-19 01:36 PM

Compassion to me stems from humility. The more humble you are the easier it is to accept, give love, and receive it.

Nicely done.

gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

4 posted 2009-02-19 05:19 PM

The Question in the title of the poem is answered by the poem itself with resounding beauty, WindWalker.

Thanks,

art

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2009-02-19 05:21 PM

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

Really like it all but love this summary very much!

Eric

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2009-02-19 06:15 PM

This is luscious...James

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