Grant Me Compassion

Cover me please,
with reverent grace
at others’ losses
and allay their pain as well.

I am not the only one.

©Kathryn McL. Collins
revised
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Breidenthal Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Well said- quite a touching piece here. Always, Laura
Ligon Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 9:24 PM
I enjoy your perspective. Brief but meaningful.
Horne Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 3:27 PM
well written and thought provoking indeed, my friend
Melugin Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 11:09 AM
There but for the grace of God goes I. You said it wonderfully Kathryn!
Ryerson Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 6:52 AM
'with reverent grace'...Yes indeed Kathryn, a beautiful and elegant prayer and of course, I identify - Tim
Tacito Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Touching & very enligthening. Wishing good wishes for all. Excellent.
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November 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM
uplifting and hopeful of blessings to come, kathryn.. yes, there is oneness in both pain and redemption.. beautiful!..:) huggs
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