A light within
is dimmed
when compassion
looks elsewhere
for a home..

Our going forth 
is tethered
to a light
we have and own..

Remembering
Returning
Replenishing
is the splendid core
of compassion..

Then we are
fed and ready
for compassion
to find its way
away from home...

charlesc

Compassion

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eileen-prunster

That first verse really got me Charles...

kmae

I love when a poem is beautiful as well as true, as this one. 
You have clearly described the splendid core of compassion.  
Compassion for self first, then be able to truly grace others.
Thank you, Charles.

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