Compassion is…
Compassion in life is a beautiful thing. But exactly what is compassion? I’ve always thought of compassion as love in action. After writing the poem COMPASSION, I searched Google to find a definition. The synonyms fit perfectly into my preconceived notion for the poem because they not only included love and mercy, each synonym requires action (stirring) on our part to metamorphose the idea of compassion into the realty of compassion.
May compassion reign in our hearts and hands.
~ Bette A. Stevens
Google Search:
noun: compassion; plural noun: compassions
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
“the victims should be treated with compassion”
| synonyms: | pity, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, care, concern, solicitude, sensitivity, warmth, love, tenderness, mercy, leniency, tolerance, kindness, humanity, charity
“have you no compassion for a fellow human being?” |
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| antonyms: | indifference, cruelty | ||
Origin Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin compassio(n-), from compati ‘suffer with.’
Compassion in life is a beautiful thing…
Compassion by Bette A. Stevens
Compassion in life is a beautiful thing
Sharing its beauty gives others their wings
Stirring love into each little thing that we do
Is sure to help their dreams and our dreams come true
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Comments on: "COMPASSION a poem by Bette A. Stevens" (75)
Yes, compassion is definitely a beautiful thing! Lovely poem with a great message, Bette. Blessings to you! xo
Hugs and blessings right back to you, Gayl! <3
That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com! Always a pleasure to have you!
Tina
Thanks so much, Tina. Appreciate your feedback and awesome support. <3 Have a fantastic week, my friend! xo