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Compassion

COMPASSION
 
Coming back one cold winter morning from our local mall,
Outside McDonalds, a worldwide favourite port of call
Miserably, visibly frozen, shivering from head to toe,
Paced a vendor with a variety of goods, business seemed slow,
As thin as a rake, shivering and pleading with his eyes,             
Someone, please buy from me so I can buy two pies,
Selling them at a discount, so I can escape this cold!
Immediately, as if God sent, a car stopped and lo and behold
Offered to buy the vendor’s goods this man took off his jacket,
Niftiest act ever, gave it to the vendor, with a McDonalds packet.
 
 This is what compassion is all about.
 
 
COMPASSION POETRY CONTEST
LINE GUNTHIER
10TH JUNE 2019

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/22/2019 6:48:00 AM

Yes! I love this because I've seen this on more then one occasion and it always moves me. Congratulations on your placement with a lovely poem

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/22/2019 12:13:00 PM

It is very moving when an act of compassion is witnessed - and it gives everyone a real feel good feeling - Thank you for your visit and kind comment Jeanne. Hugs, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/18/2019 3:31:00 PM

Beautifully done, you deserved the win, my friend! Great job!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/22/2019 12:10:00 PM

Thank-you Carren - a very nice comment - Hugs, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/19/2019 3:40:00 AM

Thank-you Caren, keep posting your great writes and thank you for your comment! Hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/14/2019 7:36:00 AM

Congratulation Jennifer for your podium win. Such a wonderful poem you wrote..compassionate people are special ..as you so aptly described in your poem.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/18/2019 10:12:00 AM

Thank-you Vijay for your congratulations - it was the kindest, most humanitarian act I have ever seen. Thank you for a lovely comment. Hugs, Jennfer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/14/2019 1:54:00 AM

What a beautiful story, and told so brilliantly through your acrostic Jennifer! I love this heartwarming story of compassion. Congratulations on your deserving win! : ) xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/14/2019 3:17:00 AM

Your comment is very kind and thoughtful, thank-you Connie, I'm glad you liked it - this a true story which unraveled in front of us last Winter - amazing compassion shown by the driver of the car! Thank you also for the congrats. Hugs, Jennifer. m

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/13/2019 8:30:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … there are still many compassionate people in this world, but because they don't create heartbreaking news, they are rarely reported on - just a small act, as you wrote, can make a world of difference - thanks Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/14/2019 1:27:00 AM

It doesn't take me long to have a sniffle and perhaps a tear when I see a kind deed, and especially in front of our car, even if I don't know the person- just sentimental I guess! Thank you Lindsay, your comment is so true and thoughtful! Hugs, Jennifer.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/13/2019 4:22:00 AM

Random acts of kindness may not save the world, but they may save hope, faith and a hungry soul. If everybody did one such act a day...? Congratulations on your win and a peaceful day, Kai

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/13/2019 8:12:00 AM

Thank-you Kai for your great comment and wise words - I noticed from your poem that we both thought of a poor being/man. Peace and happiness to you also Kai . Hugs, Jennifer.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 6/11/2019 11:47:00 PM

I have to applaud your imagination and share that I'm grinning big time about the ending. This is beyond clever, such an individualistically threaded write - all Jenny and all entertaining. More hugs ... CayCay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/12/2019 8:46:00 AM

You are a sweetheart! Not anywhere near as clever as yours, yours rock, whatever the topic, glad you liked my last line - changed it at the last moment! Blessings sand hugs, jenny.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/11/2019 10:41:00 PM

Nice, heartwarming turn of events you've penned here, Jennifer. G.L. in Line's contest! :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/12/2019 8:43:00 AM

And right in front of me at a red traffic light - compassion at its best! Thanks for a great comment, and your wishes Gershon. Hugs Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/11/2019 10:18:00 PM

Wonderful story, dear poet!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/12/2019 8:39:00 AM

Hi Kim, you're such a sweet kind soul - thank-you! Hugs,j Jennifer.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/11/2019 12:23:00 PM

a great example of compassion Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/12/2019 8:37:00 AM

I thought so too when I saw it happening right in front of me at a red traffic light! Thanks for having passion for compassion Jan! Hugs, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/11/2019 8:36:00 AM

Wow, he was lucky; we should all consider those who are suffering while trying to make a living, when we can. It doesn't always take buying anything either. Well penned.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/12/2019 7:51:00 AM

Not only did he buy all his goods, and probably gave him more than what he asked for, but took off his jacket and put it round the vendor together with food he had bought him from McDonalds Thank you MLK for your comment, Hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/11/2019 5:07:00 AM

Lovely example Jennifer, reminds me of the parable of the good Samaritan . Good luck. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/13/2019 1:05:00 AM

Hi Tom, I have a very bad habit of writing a reply or a comment and then going on to the next thought that my mind has got for me in my agenda, and forget to validate or submit - the likening of the parable to my write is such a compliment thank you Tom, hugs and blessings - Jennifer.