Compassion

Compassion

A Poem by Katie Gildner

 

Compassion is a sweet,

Golden ray of

Sunlight,

Penetrating a

Never ending dark tunnel

Of misery, fear

And shame.

Compassion is a hand,

Outstretched

To dry the tears of the

Poor and suffering

And to lift them

Back to their feet.

Compassion is a pale, white rose,

Blooming amidst roses

Red as blood,

And as dark as night.

Compassion is eternal hope,

So deep and so whole,

Not even a demon or a shadow

Can penetrate its light.

Compassion is the moon,

Glowing and burning,

Even when the inky darkness

Presses itself threateningly

Against it.

Compassion is realizing you’re part of

More then you think.

Part of a universe,

Part of a world,

And part of peace.