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Compassion is a Beautiful Thing… (poem) by Bette A. Stevens

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Compassion is a Beautiful Thing…

 

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 is a Beautiful Thing…, I searched Google for a definition to share. The synonyms fit perfectly into my preconceived notion for the poem because they not only include love and mercy, each synonym requires action—stirring—on our part to metamorphose the idea of compassion into the reality of compassion.

 

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?”
antonyms: indifference, cruelty

Origin Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin compassio(n-), from compati ‘suffer with.’

 

May compassion reign in our hearts and hands each day. ~ Bette A. Stevens

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 is a Beautiful Thing… (poem) by Bette A. Stevens" (84)

  1. Cynthia Reyes said:
    10/25/2020 at 12:07 pm

    Discerning thoughts and a lovely poem, Bette. Compassion is much needed in the world and the toughest challenge may be compassion with people whose beliefs differ greatly with our own.

    Liked by 1 person

  2. estherikott said:
    04/18/2020 at 10:13 pm

    A beautiful poem.
    Compassion is a feeling of humanity, it connects us back to our inner self.
    Anytime we sense a rush of compassion towards someone, it just reminds us our inner sweet self is still alive.

    Liked by 1 person

  3. Erica/Erika said:
    03/08/2020 at 9:40 pm

    A very beautiful poem, Bette. Compassion is a beautiful thing for others and ourselves. The butterfly picture is perfect.🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      03/09/2020 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks so much for your lovely note, Erica. The monarch butterfly pictured was feeding on milkweed in my garden. I’m an advocate for monarchs (a near-endangered species) and report my sightings to Journey North each year. The first monarchs leaving their over-wintering ground in Mexico usually reach central Maine in early June! They are amazing! You’ll find out more about them on tabs at the top of my web page. So glad you stopped by for a visit!

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  4. markbierman said:
    03/05/2020 at 5:26 am

    Beautiful!

    Liked by 1 person

  6. Teagan R. Geneviene said:
    02/22/2020 at 8:01 pm

    A beautiful thing indeed, Bette — and so is this poem. And perfect for Random Acts of Kindness week. Hugs.

    Liked by 1 person

  7. DutchIl said:
    02/22/2020 at 12:13 pm

    Thank you for sharing, wonderful thoughts and words as always!!.. love. compassion all comes the heart… all one needs to do is follow one’s heart…
    Hope all your tomorrows are filled with love, compassion and happiness and life is all that you wish for it to be!… 🙂

    Until we meet again……

    May flowers always line your path
    and sunshine light your way,
    May songbirds serenade your
    every step along the way,
    May a rainbow run beside you
    in a sky that’s always blue,
    And may happiness fill your heart
    each day your whole life through.
    May the sun shine all day long
    Everything go right, nothing go wrong
    May those you love bring love back to you
    And may all the wishes you wish come true
    May the dreams you hold dearest
    Be those which come true
    May the kindness you spread
    Keep returning to you
    (Irish Saying)

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  8. mizan said:
    02/22/2020 at 12:08 am

    Extraordinary significant post, where you make the fundamental center, truly satisfies me for its vital of significance. After all it is an incredible article with all the fixings. Much obliged ahead of time for posting it.

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  10. Sherrey Meyer said:
    02/21/2020 at 2:13 pm

    Your poem on compassion is filled with love and mercy. Just what our world and millions of people need. Compassion is such an easy gift to share. I wish more people did so.

    Liked by 1 person

    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      02/21/2020 at 7:50 pm

      Hi, Sherrey. Just clicked back from your blog (shared your wonderful “2020 Kindness” post again. May the ripples of kindness keep touching hearts and minds, my friend. ❤ Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit! xo

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  11. Christine Bolton said:
    02/21/2020 at 12:08 pm

    A lovely poem Bette ❤️
    Compassion and kindness are such easy things to give. If only more people would do so.

    Liked by 1 person

  13. radhikasreflection said:
    02/20/2020 at 1:44 am

    So well said Bette. Love, care and compassion should go hand in hand ♥️

    Liked by 1 person

  14. Grammy Writes said:
    02/19/2020 at 10:35 pm

    How true is that! Lovely poem!

    Liked by 1 person

  15. Jennie said:
    02/19/2020 at 9:27 pm

    Beautiful, Bette. I agree with you that compassion is love in action.

    Liked by 1 person

  16. Jacqui Murray said:
    02/19/2020 at 8:11 pm

    This is perfect for Random Acts of Kindness day, Bette. Thanks.

    Liked by 1 person

  17. robbiesinspiration said:
    02/19/2020 at 12:08 pm

    This is so pretty, Bette.

    Liked by 1 person

  18. -Eugenia said:
    02/19/2020 at 10:02 am

    Truly beautiful, Bette!

    Liked by 1 person

  19. Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    02/19/2020 at 9:07 am

    Deep and profound

    Liked by 1 person

  20. Karen Ingalls said:
    02/19/2020 at 8:13 am

    A beautiful poem which every human should take to heart. Thank you for writing and sharing such a moving piece.

    Liked by 1 person

  21. Patricia Furstenberg said:
    02/19/2020 at 2:24 am

    Beautiful, Bette! Gentle and thought-provoking.

    Liked by 1 person

  22. da-AL said:
    02/19/2020 at 1:51 am

    Beautiful & wise ❤

    Liked by 1 person

  23. petespringerauthor said:
    02/18/2020 at 10:52 pm

    Just beautiful, Bette! I think most people are inherently compassionate. I know I gravitate more toward people who regularly demonstrate this trait.

    Liked by 2 people

  24. balroop2013 said:
    02/18/2020 at 9:38 pm

    Lovely thoughts Bette. Stay blessed for highlighting the beauty of compassion.

    Liked by 2 people

  25. Jill Weatherholt said:
    02/18/2020 at 5:57 pm

    What a beautiful message, Bette…it’s so you! ❤

    Liked by 2 people

  26. kaylaannauthor said:
    02/18/2020 at 4:03 pm

    A wonderful and timely reminder to be compassionate to those around me, even when they do not deserve it.

    Liked by 2 people

    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      02/18/2020 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks so much, Kayla Ann…It seems so simple, but so easy to set aside in the day to day trials of life. Writing about it, helps keep me accountable. Thanks for the reminder. ❤ Blessings and love, my friend.

      Liked by 1 person

  27. Vashti Q said:
    02/18/2020 at 3:26 pm

    A lovely poem with a beautiful message and great sentiments. I love it! ❤ xo

    Liked by 3 people

  28. D. Wallace Peach said:
    02/18/2020 at 2:38 pm

    A beautiful poem, Bette, and something that the world could use more of. ❤

    Liked by 3 people

  29. marianbeaman said:
    02/18/2020 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks for your lovely poem, Bette! What I like most about “compassion” is action. 😀

    Liked by 2 people

  30. D.L. Finn, Author said:
    02/18/2020 at 1:40 pm

    Beautiful, Bette:) Compassion is something that is much needed now.

    Liked by 2 people

  31. nonsmokingladybug said:
    02/18/2020 at 12:56 pm

    I love it. Oh, it is so needed these days.

    Liked by 2 people

  32. Darlene said:
    02/18/2020 at 12:35 pm

    A perfect poem reflecting compassion. A nice reminder to practice compassion every day.

    Liked by 3 people

  33. Felicia Denise said:
    02/18/2020 at 11:52 am

    If we could only live your poems, Bette. Simply beautiful!

    Liked by 2 people

  34. Valeria Ellis said:
    02/18/2020 at 11:52 am

    Wouldn’t the world be a different place of compassion reigned? A beautiful poem, and a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing, Bette!💖

    Liked by 2 people

  35. Mae Clair said:
    02/18/2020 at 11:46 am

    A fabulous and heartfelt poem, Bette!

    Liked by 2 people

  36. Billy Ray Chitwood said:
    02/18/2020 at 11:27 am

    May compassion reign in our hearts and hands each day. ~ Bette A. Stevens
    LOVE IT! ♥♥♥

    Liked by 2 people

  37. short-prose-fiction said:
    02/18/2020 at 10:47 am

    Beautiful poem 💕🤗

    Liked by 2 people

  38. Natalie Ducey said:
    02/18/2020 at 10:38 am

    Lovely and inspiring, Bette! Thank you for sharing another gem with us. Wishing you a beautiful day. xo

    Liked by 2 people

  39. Sandee said:
    02/18/2020 at 10:30 am

    Well said. We often thing a word means one thing and then find out it means many other things too.

    Have a fabulous day, Bette. ♥

    Liked by 2 people

  40. Jan Sikes said:
    02/18/2020 at 10:13 am

    Oh, how I love this poem, Bette! The world certainly needs more compassion going around! Thank you for sharing!

    Liked by 4 people

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