Simple Compassion

Two voices and two poems for the ‘1000 Voices of Compassion‘ movement. The first by my daughter and the second by me.  Please enjoy and never doubt that you do and will make a difference, the question is what kind of difference will you make? #1000Speak

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Be kind to others in need.
Be kind and loving to others.
Even if they’re not kind and loving to you.

Have compassion for your sisters and brothers,
for God is waiting for you to be loving, just as He is.

For there will be people coming.
You will need to help these people.
Even if they’re not kind and loving to you.

For I tell you nothing is to small,
for it is simple enough to just have COMPASSION.

~Muppin ©2015, Age 10
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How are you she asked.
“I don’t know. “
Was my halting reply.
Staring back I was thinking,
I don’t understand
As you stand before me
Passively with outstretched hand

compassion seems small
the kindness before a fall
grace and love is all

What do you want she asked next.
“I don’t know. “
I answered again
As my mind continued to turn.
It doesn’t make sense
Are these wishes just this
Prayers disguised as defense

compassion may be
the best of life we will see
love for you and me

What do you need she then asked.
“Simple compassion.”
I responded without hesitation.
My thoughts still churning.
The pain I now feel
Is the result of a past connection
That was once so real

compassion is love
through redemptive action of
grace, mercy and love

~Mark Schutter ©2015 > #JustBelieve  #GraceWins  #HopeLives