Contagion Kind words easing out may not be met yet I must stay with them compassion is needed I signal a lane change driver flips me the finger Young woman trips over my cane—only careless but catch myself wanting to chastise yet the rash of cruel news insists on more I release a contagion, aim for steadier kindness
You are showing us the way to live, Didi. In a world, small acts like holding a door or sharing a smile are what keep us human. This poem brings a lot of peace to me.
a contagion of compassion....
May it be so!
Hah! Vicious cycles
stagnant stink… shall succumb to
virtuous loops/spirals.
More kindness, compassion, reach. Thank you for the reminders! I will keep those words in my heart today.
This is the only way I can keep my head above water.
I hear you! Any other response just saps my energy.
I love this. Doubtlessly heartful path forward, these words hold true the compass needle on our hearts!
May we hold that compass needle toward true north, always!
You continue to inject humanity into the less-than-human.
I try to! Feels like my work.
You are showing us the way to live, Didi. In a world, small acts like holding a door or sharing a smile are what keep us human. This poem brings a lot of peace to me.
That makes me so happy, Choti Bhai!
Your poems always bring that comfort, Didi.
may your compassion be contagious for us all
Thanks, Jan!