Compassion
Caring for others means having awareness
Of others’ misfortune or pain.
Manifestation of it means more than
Pity - merely having pity again and again.
Assauging suffering – this is compassion’s proof.
Since we cannot shed for every soul a tear,
Simple acts can show sad people that we care.
Is there someone you can give a hug or lend a listening ear?
Ordinary kindness is the least we can bestow.
Nurture with extra love your neighbors who have woe!
June 7, 2019
For the Compassion Poetry Contest of Line Gauthier
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2019
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