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The Secrets of Compassion

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Forgive my fragilities
& help me hone my strengths ~
hold me when I weep
even when I try to turn away.

Whisper tender words to me
when I am raw with aching
& rock me in your embrace
when night falls far too hard.

When I do something admirable,
let me know you're proud ~
when I do something horrid,
don't move away in shame.

Keep me safe from nightmares
& let me cherish my dreams ~
show me adoration
when I feel small.

It doesn't take much
to please me
& pleasing you
makes me smile.

If you will invest your time & trust,
the rewards you'll harvest

will be plentiful enough

to keep your hearth warm
when winter winds come raging wild.

 

 




 

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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)






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  • Danny Beatty gold member
    November 17
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    You are not as fragile as you think, but you are a delicate darlin' thing, my Baby. Congratulations on winning two different trophies for this piece. I think your writing is much better now, especially since you moved in with me.



  • Jonathan ROBIN
    November 20, 2007

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    Underestimated

    This poem speaks compassion and has IMHO been unjustifiably underestimated in respect of trophies hitherto obtained ...

    It doesn't take much
    to please me
    & pleasing you
    makes me smile.

  • Mercury Rising
    August 17, 2007

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    A very lovely poetic offering that was penned with compassion and understanding. Best of luck in my contest, and thanks for entering tis marvelous poem.

    David


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    August 16, 2007

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    Whisper tender words to me
    when I am raw with aching
    & rock me in your embrace
    when night falls far too hard.

    This verse resounds with me. It is so poignant and beautiful. Hopefully, everyone who needs that touch of compassion receives it when it is most needed. I'm afraid so many don't, though.

    A beautiful write.


  • individuality gold member
    June 6, 2007

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    If you will invest your time & trust,
    the rewards you'll harvest
    will be plentiful enough

    if one gives with smiles and joy then one finds them returned tenfold yes


  • soulfultia gold member
    June 3, 2007

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    It feels like a guide book to unconditional love Wonderful work once again and always my pleasure Missy! ~Tia


  • smiley
    June 3, 2007

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    awesome

    one thing first is the word hearth suppose to be heart.? Other than that this piece was truly felt with the emotion that should have been felt with...

    Yvonne


    • Night Hope gold member
      June 3, 2007
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      No, it's supposed to be hearth...the spot in front of the fireplace...Thanks, Yvonne...I'm glad you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda


  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    June 3, 2007
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    ah, yes, this is passion indeed.....it is the full moon and such lvoe woos these nights.


  • Sai Babas Lotus
    June 3, 2007

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    WOW! You have a beautiful heart beating inside of you that made these words flow to paper. My eyes are filled with tears...what do I say..I am touched with your beautiful poem and lovely message. The last stanza summed it up all so well. Lovely assonance. Brilliant penwork!

    All the best,
    Charishma


  • Nicolette gold member
    June 3, 2007

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    Poetic definition

    Wonderful poetry that reveals the little things in life, the secrets of compassion. So often passion and compassion goes together - therefore they are one (word). This is beautiful, my friend...this is what we all need, this is what we all need to be

    ~ Nicolette


  • Providence
    June 3, 2007

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    I shudda known that this contest would inspire your Compassionate heart. Indeed this is a prayer for all mankind. Beautifully stated...the prayer of our hearts!

    Wonderful Wanda...
    as always...

    Marianne

  • Mercury Rising
    June 3, 2007
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    A really thoughtful and meaningful poem on compassion which was written with a lot of heart and soul. Best of Luck in the contest.

    David Michaels


  • BlackDahlia13
    June 2, 2007
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    this is so beautiful!, well done an awesome poem, really smooth and heart felt!


    • Night Hope gold member
      June 2, 2007
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      Thank you for your kind words, Dahlia. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Be well, Poet. Wanda


  • ArtFullyMe gold member
    June 2, 2007

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    Your poetry speaks to the higher of all through images that hit close to the bone. Compassion is such a strange sea to swim, it treads with anger, dives with dark, surfaces again to breath and sinks into the depths of something far beyond the I... and yet when it does it sees that behind all the rocks, the carefully built and the shelter we learn to errect, those tools we use to cohabit with the others we can't live without.. we are all so much the same, all bleeding wish, hope and the need to be worthy to something, someone for nothing more than our skin...

    ..good luck...




  • poet2angels gold member
    June 2, 2007

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    oh my

    This got me so choked up, Wanda...Such a beautiful piece!
    You know, this is more like a prayer ....This is how everyone should be treated with love and compassion no matter what...I think my Dad should read this one lol....(Okay, I need to be nice) This is a lesson, and as I said, a prayer...This is one of my favorites from you...It really defines you because you take care of EVERYONE...You are an Angel and your poem reflects that!
    TY for bringing a prayer of compassion to my contest
    Lynda

  • animeprincess
    June 2, 2007

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    i love this poem when i read it i thought of my boyfriend whos like my guardian angel this is an amazing poem i really do like i


  • Softly Singing silver member
    June 2, 2007
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    This is excellent. So true...for me.


  • Lord-of-Tiki
    June 2, 2007

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    Wow

    it kinda reminds me of a child with his/her secret wishes from an absent parent...
    good usage of first person it serves as a catylis for emotion

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