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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2009-05-24 10:34 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.”

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2009-05-24 11:18 PM

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.

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Your compassion is felt deeply, it is beautiful what your wrote.
I am truly moved by your poem and I thank you for sharing
your wisdom and gentle thoughts. All the best to you, WindWalker.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2009-05-25 06:01 AM

One Who Walks With the Wind ~

Only someone who understands compassion, feels compassion and has experienced the compassion of others, would be able to write of it as well as you have so eloquently ~ and insightfully ~ done.

May you continue to shine your Light, Wisdom, and Compassion into this world.

EA

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2009-05-26 08:48 AM

"Compassion is
passion through detachment –
a “doing" thing.
Emptying. Freeing. Empowering."

Wonderful thoughts to start this day with, WW.

Bloodline
Member

since 2009-05-23

Posts 236
Oklahoma

4 posted 2009-05-26 08:29 PM

I'm so glad to be able to still
learn, reading your poem made
me feel that joy,

Bloodline

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

5 posted 2009-05-26 10:09 PM

Compassion is the feeling in ones heart they have for others.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

6 posted 2009-05-29 05:03 PM

Bump!!
Because I can!!

Because this is too good to fall off the page.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

7 posted 2009-06-02 10:20 AM

Agreeing with Bluesy. Up it goes! Compassion is perhaps all you say but now I look forward to your thoughts on empathy. Always enjoy your thoughts and words, WW!

Helen

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2009-06-02 12:01 PM

I came back for another visit!

Love & Light,
EA

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