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Compassion
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pete
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Tuesday, 20th August 2002 @ 04:23:19 AM in AEST
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COMPASSION(Peter Sprenkeler)
Fellow-feelingthe genuine heartfelt sorrow,
For the suffering others will endure.
Totally selflesstending warmer than pity,
Oh such a panaceaa humanitarian cure.
Why is it that humanity is so poorly endowed?
With the awesome power of this trait?
For it holds the key to unlock so many dilemmas,
Of such treasureimperative we investigate.
Is there a way to promotea way to grow?
For it would eradicate so much pain.
For when caring focus is fixed on another,
Human wholeness occurson the world I wish it would rain.
For compassion is the antidote to hate and revenge,
An antonym of selfishnessa characteristic indeed so rare.
Could I lay a bold challengeask of you some introspection,
And askdo you own someand if notdo you care?
For compassion is a quality so sadly in short supply,
If you have any to spareplease cast it freely around.
You may just find it will fall on a needy fellow human,
Humanitarian seedsthe growth of which could truly astound.
A tragic ironysuch a needso little to be found,
Of human naturecompassion is indeed the 'gold'.
For if every human had an abundant measure,
Many sad humanitarian dramaswould see their epilogues told.
Copyright ©
pete
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Re: Compassion
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by Jackee_line on
Friday, 21st February 2003 @ 12:32:36 PM AEST
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I agree, if we all would be more compassionate toward our fellow man, things would be better if not improuved.
A great write. |
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