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LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

0 posted 2007-11-02 09:22 PM

Understanding

Most folk are blessed with different traits
Which help them settle most disputes,
But the ability to understand
Is high among our attributes.

To see beyond what’s plain to see
With our daily problems expanding,
To have the knowledge and ability
To reach an understanding.

A soothing word to a crying child
Or a kiss, as circumstance demand,
A sympathetic ear to show we care
And the fact we understand.

Strength to overcome our daily woes
That should always be our theme,
For our ability to understand
Is an attribute supreme.

One’s compassion to shed a timely tear
When bereavement brings distress,
Then a kindly word, a helping hand
Our understanding to express.

The weight of years extend our need
Of a willingness to lend a hand,
I’m sure an epitaph we’d like to see.
Is that we were quick to understand.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

1 posted 2007-11-02 09:25 PM

Excellent. Appreciate your words. "Late"

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

2 posted 2007-11-03 01:19 AM

Oh, for a perfect world! If we used our minds more instead of our eyes we would all understand.

Compassion from the heart, understanding from the mind, and from the hands a healing touch of both of them combined.

Good thoughts into words, Lindsay!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2007-11-03 08:14 AM

quote:
A soothing word to a crying child
Or a kiss, as circumstance demand,
A sympathetic ear to show we care
And the fact we understand.

Such a wonderful compassionate write, dear Lindsay.

If we could only learn to listen better, we would be able to bring healing on many levels.

Love,
Margherita

lyricpoet
Member

since 2005-07-16

Posts 199
NY, USA

4 posted 2007-11-03 09:51 AM

Wonderful write...loved it!!

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2007-11-03 06:09 PM

I like...James

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2007-11-03 08:00 PM

To be truly compassionate, one has to care enough to be observant and to be "understanding".

Wise words from a wise man ~ and poet.

Loving hug,

Linda
P.S. I will let you know when your book arrives! I eagerly await its arrival!

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

7 posted 2007-11-03 09:18 PM

Late, Honey Bunch, Margherita,

Lyricpoet, James and Linda,

thank you kind folks for your response,
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Warm hugs to you all.

Lindsay

Earl Brinkman
Senior Member

since 2010-03-03

Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan

8 posted 2010-09-14 08:46 PM

To love and understand our neighbors, friends and family is really important to ensure harmony in life. You have written excellent words of wisdom.

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