Kathleen Hassall Poet Acrostic

Compassion

With the loss of my son, many people have shown me true compassion.  It has even changed the way I view compassion.  This is how the wonderful people in my life have shown me compassion:

Ceasing judgement
Offering hugs when appropriate
Making sure needs are met
Praise efforts to move forward
Accept that grief is a lifelong process
Speak gently
Serve in unique ways
Increase your check ins
Offer to help in any way
Never ceasing prayer

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Line Gauthier August 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM Beautiful poem. So personal yet so universal. I particularly like the way that it is written in 2 styles: prose then poetry. It reminds me of the haibun form which is my favourite.

Bill Baker July 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM Lovely Acrostic poem, Kathleen. Your poetry about these methods of showing compassion speaks well of those that are there for you. Blessings, my friend. Bill Kathleen Hassall July 31, 2025 at 3:21 AM Thanks, Bill.

Kim Rodrigues July 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM And you are taking accountof those things that you will surely share with other grievers. We comfort others with the comfort we receive. Another hug from me ~ Kim Kathleen Hassall July 31, 2025 at 3:21 AM Thanks, Kim!