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?” |
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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)
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.
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You’re so right, Cynthia. Sending lots of love your way… Love is what it’s all about! ❤
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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.
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Wonderful… Compassion is always a win-win! ❤ Thanks so much for your visit and lovely note, Esther. May your blessing abound!
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Thank you 💚
It’s really exciting to read soul-lifting content
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A very beautiful poem, Bette. Compassion is a beautiful thing for others and ourselves. The butterfly picture is perfect.🙂
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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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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Mark. Have a blessed and beautiful day! 🙂
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A beautiful thing indeed, Bette — and so is this poem. And perfect for Random Acts of Kindness week. Hugs.
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Thanks so much for your sweet note, dear Teagan! ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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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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Wishing you the same, dear Larry… ❤ Thanks so much for stopping by to join the conversation!
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Thank for your visit and lovely note, Mizan.
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Bette… you got promoted AGAIN this week… clearly our favorite Mainer! Lol
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Thanks so much, Stephen–you’re awesome! 🙂 Have a “wicked good” weekend… xo
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Thank you! So fah so good!
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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.
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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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A lovely poem Bette ❤️
Compassion and kindness are such easy things to give. If only more people would do so.
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Thanks so much, Christine. ❤ Blessing and love, my friend… xo
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So well said Bette. Love, care and compassion should go hand in hand ♥️
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Thanks so for joining in on the conversation!
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How true is that! Lovely poem!
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Thank you, Linda. ❤
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Beautiful, Bette. I agree with you that compassion is love in action.
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Thanks, dear Jennie. ❤ Love is what it's all about! xo
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Indeed! You’re welcome, Bette. 😍
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This is perfect for Random Acts of Kindness day, Bette. Thanks.
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Love is what it’s all about… ❤ Thanks so much for stopping by to celebrate, Jennie! xo
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This is so pretty, Bette.
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Thank you, Robbie. ❤
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Truly beautiful, Bette!
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Thank you, dear Eugenia. ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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My pleasure, Bette! 😊
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Deep and profound
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Thanks so much, dear Annette. ❤ Sending lots of love your way… xo
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A beautiful poem which every human should take to heart. Thank you for writing and sharing such a moving piece.
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Thanks so much, dear Karen. ❤ Hugs, my friend…
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Beautiful, Bette! Gentle and thought-provoking.
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Thanks so much, Pat. ❤ Blessings and love to you and yours…
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Beautiful & wise ❤
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Thank you da-Al… ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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❤
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Just beautiful, Bette! I think most people are inherently compassionate. I know I gravitate more toward people who regularly demonstrate this trait.
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I’m with you, Pete! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by to join the conversation. Have a blessed and beautiful week, my friend.
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Lovely thoughts Bette. Stay blessed for highlighting the beauty of compassion.
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Thanks so much, dear Balroop. ❤ Blessings and love, my friend…
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What a beautiful message, Bette…it’s so you! ❤
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Thanks so much for your sweet note, dear Jill… ❤ May compassion overflow like a river gone wild in our world today! Blessings and love. xo
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A wonderful and timely reminder to be compassionate to those around me, even when they do not deserve it.
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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.
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A lovely poem with a beautiful message and great sentiments. I love it! ❤ xo
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Thanks so much, dear Vashti! ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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A beautiful poem, Bette, and something that the world could use more of. ❤
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Thank you, Diana… Love is what it’s all about and we can’t get too much of that! ❤ Blessings and love, dear friend.
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Thanks for your lovely poem, Bette! What I like most about “compassion” is action. 😀
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Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely note, Marian! Hugs and blessings to you and yours… ❤
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Beautiful, Bette:) Compassion is something that is much needed now.
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I’m with you, Denise! Sending lots of love your way… ❤ xo
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I love it. Oh, it is so needed these days.
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Thanks so much for your note… Can’t give or get too much love! ❤ xo
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A perfect poem reflecting compassion. A nice reminder to practice compassion every day.
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Thanks so much, Darlene. Sending lots of love your way! ❤
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If we could only live your poems, Bette. Simply beautiful!
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On step at a time, dear Felicia…All we need is love! Thanks and hugs to you for your thoughtful note and visit. ❤
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Wouldn’t the world be a different place of compassion reigned? A beautiful poem, and a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing, Bette!💖
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Thanks so much for your visit and lovely note, Valeria. ❤
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A fabulous and heartfelt poem, Bette!
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Thanks so much, dear Mae. ❤
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May compassion reign in our hearts and hands each day. ~ Bette A. Stevens
LOVE IT! ♥♥♥
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Hugs and happiness to you, Billy Ray… ❤
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And, to you, dear Bette… ♥
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Beautiful poem 💕🤗
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Thanks so much. ❤
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Lovely and inspiring, Bette! Thank you for sharing another gem with us. Wishing you a beautiful day. xo
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Thanks so much, dear Natalie… ❤ Sending lots of love your way! xo
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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. ♥
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Thank you, Sandee. ❤ You have a fabulous day too! xo
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Oh, how I love this poem, Bette! The world certainly needs more compassion going around! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks so much, Jan. ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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