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Compassion

Is not a line
nor a word
nor a flower
nor religious folly

Is besma
a gift from the heavens
a heart that touches a heart
a kindness that makes strangers

smile

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Darlene De Beaulieu

January 8, 2019 at 8:47 PM

Hello Arthur, yes that is what it is. Have a nice evening my friend.

Vladislav Raven

December 23, 2018 at 7:32 AM

Hi Arthur, a much belated congratulatons on this poetic gem being honoured as Poem Of the Day. A wonderful message written with such beautiful simplicity. Has to be a fave my friend. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend....Mike.

Connie Marcum Wong

December 19, 2018 at 12:58 AM

Beautiful Arthur! I see why this garnered POTD! Congratulatons on the honor! xxoo : )

Carole Duet

December 18, 2018 at 8:27 PM

Hi Arthur! I have to say I love the beauty and brevity of this poem and kudos to you for a poem with a message we can all appreciate and benefit from reading. Sincerely, Carole

Eve Roper

December 17, 2018 at 11:14 PM

:) this touched my soul.. Congratulations on POTD

Gary Bateman

December 17, 2018 at 5:04 PM

Hello Art, Congratulations on POTD!! A wondrous tribute indeed to Besma. This is very heartfelt, and I know it touches her deeply as the very kind person and soul that she is. Best Wishes, Gary

Joseph May

December 17, 2018 at 2:10 PM

Well expressed Arthur..Congrats on POTD..

Anne-Lise Andresen

December 17, 2018 at 2:10 PM

- A kind and beautiful poem, Arthur :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior

December 17, 2018 at 12:02 PM

Congrats!!! Arthur on this lovely tribute to our poetic sister Besma, on your POTD!!...she truly is a gift from heaven...love & light...^WW^

Heidi Sands

December 17, 2018 at 11:59 AM

Very nice. Congratulations for POTD :)

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 17, 2018 at 11:41 AM

I have learnt a lot from everyone of you while reading and commenting on your beauties.. You have added a lot of beauty, love and light.. I cannot take all this for granted.. I am blessed to have you on my path of life and poetry.. thank you so much Arthur and fellow poets and friends for the ocean of love and kindness you overwhelmed me with today.. My deepest regards. Besma

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 17, 2018 at 11:41 AM

Once again I would like to tremendously thank you, dear Arthur, for your generosity, genuineness and beauty.. and also for giving me such a precious opportunity to show my deepest recognition to all my fellow poets and dear friends on PS who have never ceased to support, encourage, elevate, praise and honour my humble poetry since day one for me on PS..

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 18, 2018 at 2:08 AM

Dear Brandy how kind of you to open your heart and let beauty flow to reach the depths of my very soul and wholly touch my heart.. I highly appreciate and cherish your sincere sentiments.. I am deeply humbled and grateful.. thank you so much dearest friend.. my warmest regards and wishes. God bless you.

Brandy Nicole

December 17, 2018 at 7:14 PM

Even though I am unable to comment on Arthur's poetry, I am happy that I am able to send this your way Besma. I don't truly know you, but from what I do know- from your comments, you are a lovely person. You have a kind heart. ~ Brandy

Susan Ashley

December 17, 2018 at 9:44 AM

Indeed, Arthur! You’ve captured the shining light and exquisite essence of my dear friend and soul sister, Besma. She is a poetess of highest esteem and a fount of compassion and beauty. We are blessed to bask in the glow of her friendship, kindness and immense talents. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors for your lovely tribute to Besma. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 17, 2018 at 11:02 AM

I am the one blessed by your friendship dearest friend and soul sister Susan.. the immense pleasure and honour are mine befriending such a beautiful soul! I am deeply humbled and touched by your kind words on my humble poetry and soul.. I can't find enough words to express my deepest gratitude both for you and for Arthur.. Bunches of hearty thanks..

Sunlite Wanter

December 17, 2018 at 9:41 AM

A beautiful and truthful look at Compassion named Besma. Congratulations.

Mike Gentile

December 17, 2018 at 9:35 AM

Congratulations Arthur on your beautiful POTD !!

Bobby May

December 17, 2018 at 9:13 AM

Beautiful, perfect, very good congratulations Arthur on your POTD

Nick Trim

December 17, 2018 at 8:58 AM

Congrats on POTD Arthur

Charlie Smith

December 17, 2018 at 8:52 AM

All of that and more Arthur, congratulations with thanks...

Warren Doll

December 17, 2018 at 8:51 AM

Wonderful poem and very deserving of POTD. Congratulations, Arthur

Vijay Pandit

December 17, 2018 at 6:57 AM

An awesome tribute you wrote to a great poetess and a voice of compassion on poetry soup. She spreads cheer on Poetry Soup..a generous heart..she is golden. Kudos for your poem and congrats for POTD, Arthur.

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 17, 2018 at 11:13 AM

Befriend beautiful souls and become one.. dear Vijay, thank you so much for your wholehearted words.. You always honour my humble poetry and you are honouring me today.. too much on my humble soul.. I am deeply grateful..

Robert Lindley

December 17, 2018 at 5:52 AM

Congratulations on POTD my friend. A very worthy tribute to a beautiful and very talented poetess that spreads such kindness and good cheer here, along with her exceptional poetry!

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 17, 2018 at 11:18 AM

My very words speechless in front of your heartfelt and honouring words dear Robert! Thank you so much for every single beauty you have added to both my humble poetry and soul.. deeply humbled..

Jan Allison

December 17, 2018 at 5:48 AM

a beautiful tribute to Besma and very deserving of POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Besma Riabi Dziri

December 17, 2018 at 4:33 AM

In Poetry, we do not simply read artistic lines.. rhyming couplets.. impressive stanzas.. gripping quatrains.. We do rather feel the very throbs of kindness, tolerance, love and care.. The incarnation of Humanity and "Compassion"! Fellow poets and friends sincerely honouring eachother.. Congratulations on your POTD Arthur.. a well deserved acknowledgement.. My deepest regards and gratitude.. stay blessed always.