Compassion…
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
© Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
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 for a definition to share. 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 each day.
~ 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.’
Enjoy more of Bette’s poetry in her new collection—MY MAINE, Haiku through the Seasons.
Stevens has released a poetry and photography collection inspired by Maine’s diverse landscape, natural beauty, rural communities, and independent people. The author’s 150 haiku poems, along with her photographs, reflect the Maine she knows and loves. My Maine, Haiku through the Seasons takes readers on a poetic journey through the state’s four distinct seasons. In addition to its poems and photographs, My Maine includes state symbols and interesting facts about The Pine Tree State.
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Comments on: "“COMPASSION” (poem) by Bette A. Stevens" (53)
What a lovely poem and a lovely reminder that we are all capable of compassion and of elevating one another. Have a blessed weekend.
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Thank so much, Maia. ❤ Blessings and love…
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Your poems and writing are always so beautiful and touching, Bette. They make my day, always. 🙂
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Bette, a beautiful poem and reflections on compassion. Action and words are the key to help ‘Gives others their wings’. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my friend ❤️
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Thanks so much, Annika. ❤ Blessings and love, my friend… xo
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my heart deeply touched
by your expression
of compassion, Bette 🙂
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❤ Hugs…
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A beautiful and meaningful poem, Bette.
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful note, Robbie… ❤ xo
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A beautiful poem, Bette. 💕🤗💕
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Thank you, Michelle. ❤ Hugs & Happy Weekend! xx
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Awww! You too, Bette. ❤️
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What a lovely poem. I like poems that rhyme–you do that exquisitely.
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Thanks so much, Jacqui. ❤ xo
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This is wonderful, Bette, and I agree that compassion is love in action. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Norah! ❤ xo
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Delightful Bette! May we be more compassionate to every person that crosses our path. ♥
Bless you dear friend,
Jennifer
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Yes! ❤ Blessings and love, Jennifer. xo
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Lovely, Betty, about something this country needs more of right now!
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Thanks so much, Noelle. ❤ xo
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Lovely, Bette. Compassion transforms the ordinary into the miraculous. It honors another and recognizes the divine in him or her. Your words are perfect and so beautiful!
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Your words are perfect and beautiful too, Gwen… ❤ Thanks so much for your lovely note. xo
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This is beautifully written, Bette. I love your work. A little compassion goes a long way.
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Thank you. ❤ I appreciate your visit and note, Kymber. Have a blessed and beautiful day!
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Beautiful, Bette, as always. Thanks so much for sharing these treasures with us. XO
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Hi, Natalie. Thanks so much for the visit and lovely note! ❤ Blessings and love…
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Really lovely Bette. x
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Thanks so much, Brigid. ❤ xo
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Compassion is one of the most beautiful of all human traits. You picked an excellent subject, Bette.
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Thanks, Pete. 🙂
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A lovely reflection on compassion, Bette! Much needed in our world today.
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Thanks so much, Sherrey! ❤ xo
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Compassion is the missing ingredient in our world these days. May we all give it and receive it!
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Amen! ❤ Thanks, Marilyn.
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What a beautiful heartfelt poem, Bette! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you, Jan. ❤
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Beautiful poem, Bette. By the way, I loved My Maine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ever thanks for the note and lovely review for My Maine, dear Jill! ❤ Delighted to hear you enjoyed the journey… xo
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Yes, I did! ❤
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A lovely poem, full of meaning just like the word, compassion.
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Thank you, Darlene…<3
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A beautiful poem and a timely reminder of something the world can never have in excess!
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Thank you, Mae. ❤ With you all the way! xo
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Beautiful poem, Bette and we so need more compassion in the world.
Have a fabulous day, my friend. ♥
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Thanks so much, Sandee. ❤ Blessings, my friend. xo
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Beautiful Bette. I hope compassion spreads as easily as fear.
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Lovely thoughts Bette. Compassion may seem a little act but traverses a long distance to create loving hearts. Thank you for sharing its value. Have a wonderful week.
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Thank you, Balroop! ❤ Blessings and love, my friend…
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This is a beautiful poem, Bette. I’ve just purchased a Kindle copy of the book. Best of luck with everything. Reblogged on: https://harmonykent.co.uk/compassion-poem-by-bette-a-stevens/
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Another beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Priscilla! ❤ xo
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