Hi Brilliant Poets
This contest is about Humanity.
I overheard a conversation between an elderly couple today expressing sadness and anger over society today and how there is no compassion anymore.
I don't want to believe this. I know that my heart is filled with compassion and I know there are many others who feel the same way.
My Grandma always told me never to be rude or look down on anyone because "You never know if a homeless man dressed in rags could be Jesus testing you"
I do not usually speak of personal experiences,
but I have one experience that has always stood out in my mind and ached in my heart.
I have a son who is Autistic. He is an adult now, but when he was a child 3 years of age,
I took him to the doctor for a check up. my son at that age would exhibit all of the classic signs of severe Autism. He would spin objects, clap his hands and flap them while the object was spinning. He would laugh at inappropriate times.
that day in the office, he was doing just that, and people (adults mind you) were watching him and laughing out loud. I was a young Mother of 21, who thought everyone was good deep inside, so I was appalled at this behavior, and picked up my son and held him. With no way to defend him, I walked to the corner and held him close and spoke softly to him as I cried. The saddest thing to me was that he didn't even realize these people were laughing at him or why, and I wondered if they ever stopped to think how it made me feel.
I learned a lot about compassion that day and about treating others how you would expect to be treated.
I smile at everyone I see, and to me, everyone on this Earth is equal.
Show me that there are people that believe the way I do.
Option 1
Tell me your own story (in poetic form)of how you show compassion to others
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Option 2
be inspired by the quotes below:
That best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.
William Wordsworth (1770 - 1850)
Sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways it can change someone else's life forever.
Margaret Cho,
I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
Ettiene De Grellet
Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
George Sand (1804 - 1876)
no erotica, profanity, cutting abuse or degrading of anyone....
With Love,
Lynda♥
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 12, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 125, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Beautiful entries once again, poets!
You have all shown true compassion in your stories, and I am so very happy that you have been blessed with wonderful hearts!
Some of the entries were very dear to my heart and all of them touched me...
Thank you for sharing! ....
Until next time,
Lynda ♥
Contest Winners
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by Night Hope 36 lines, 23 comments, on Jun 2 7:39 PM 2007. In Personal, Love, Life, Spiritual, Nature, Hope, Compassion
Bronze trophy winner
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Esmie - / A fallen angel / lying on the bed. / Another fall today, / heart failing, lips / mumbling nothings nobody / hears. Her old, tired• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
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I walk alone, / constantly. / Everyone knows me, / few are close to me. / few I desire to know. / The crude people of the world, / attacking the unknown, / the simple,by Sonofdead 46 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 2 6:43 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Like a fruit that fell not far from the tree / My mother fed and clothe those in need / Neighbors and strangers and the homeless too / Simple people like me and you / For without hesitation a love unleashed / Broug• Commented on by judge.
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My steps uniquely intertwined with Christs' compassion and Truth. / In character of my ancestors, Boaz acted divinely towards Ruth. / Compaby Reframing-Quill 18 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 4 9:03 PM 2007. In Personal, Spiritual, Society, Healing Compassion• Commented on by judge.
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Fifth grade, / My first year in junior high / Home Economics was the class. / All new to me and a bit shy, / I walked in taking in / my new surroundings. / There were tables to sit at. / Iby BeautifulFlame 73 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 5 9:05 AM 2007. In Life, Love, Personal, Society, Spiritual, Thoughts, Humanity, Friendship, Message• Commented on by judge.
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by AliceinPoetryLand 48 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 11 6:44 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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[ Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to loGuard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness. / George Sand (1804 - 1876) / we are all one in the same.• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Have you bookmarked, kid! I LOVE this contest!
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My muse has been dead of late, but for this I have to do m best to rouse it. I'm bookmarking this Lynda, not just because you're my friend, but because I feel strongly about the message that you've said here. It's one I agree with, and it's one that I try to follow myself. Be back soon Doll!!
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Hi Linda
Even if I don`t write for this (no time)
it was worth it just to hear your story
Mabay I will write somthing for Dr.Bob
Rick -
Oy!
Another Excellent idea
Bless Your Heart for *NOT* letting the others who do not understand- or those who do not show Compassion-Empathy
lessen the worth of You or Your munchkin~
Priceless is still Priceless..no matter
what Challenges come thy way
Best wishes to ALL~
Your contests tend to push soft buttons
with much energy exuded...
so I will try...
but have You bookmarked
Many blessings to You
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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beautiful contest
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You scatter seeds of kindness & harvest loveliness wherever you go, Lady. Don't listen to the jaded & cynical among us, my Friend. They only hear the bad news. I've always subscribed to the ideas of "pay it forward" & "practice random acts of kindness & commit senseless acts of beauty"; I know you do, too. Thank you for hosting a great contest idea; I'll see what I can come up with for you, Sweetie. Good luck to all who enter. I've always thought that while it may be impossible for one person to change the world, we CAN change the corner we inhabit...& if everyone did that, the whole world would then change...Keep bein' you, Dear Heart...It IS contagious, ya know...Be well, Poets & Scribes... Wanda
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awwww ty my friend!
Come back
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Have this bookmarked , i will write to this i have a story of what taught me commpassion .
This is a Great contest!
I will say to you as a mother my heart just greived for you as i read your story about your son and what you probley felt at that moment .
Your a good mother!
hugss
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awwwww, TY so much...That is the greatest compliment one can be given in my opinion
I have always said that when I die, I will be happy if people say I was a good Mother
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You're one of the most compassionate spirits I have known, Lynda. I knew that from first days of meeting you...and I know it's the way so many others know you too.
Jo -
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awwwww, you are so sweet to me, Jo.....
and ...it takes one to know one
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My grandmother used to say you never know when your talking to one of Gods Angels or God himself.
I will see what I can come up with,
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Great contest
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Oh Lynda
My Sweet Angel Friend
Your heart is so beautiful and pure and I know that it must have been so hard for you and I understand your words so deeply...I understand you a little better now...You are truly one of God's angels sent here to us to guide our way...
I will see if I can create something for this contest...
Love you always
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Congratulations to the winners and thanks so much for hosting this contest
Gaylene
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Contests liek these are pricelesss...they make us find ways to honor good thing, ty and congratulations to all.
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Thank you for hosting & for the bronze trophy & points, Lynda. Congratulations, one & all, you brilliant Poets & Scribes... Wanda
"The Secrets of Compassion"
http://www.allpoetry.com/poem/3033250
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Thank You!!
Thank You so much for the Trophy and points for I am truly Honored and Appreciated
Congratulations to all who placed
This was a very difficult piece to write but I imagined there were others who could inhale the message and know..there are cruel people out there but does not mean we have to be one of them...for I would rather emulate Compassion anytime
Thank You for Hosting a lesson on Compassion!!
Many blessings to You Lynda!!
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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