Thinking of all those in need of compassion, at this time thinking of my brother in law lost in the grip of demantia and my sister coping but struggling.
I wrote this back in January 2015.
Compassion Acrostic.
Comfort me in my hour of need
Open your eyes and ears to me, take heed
Mindfulness is needed here in the world
Pain and grief are like weapons hurled.
All the woes of this vale of tears
Scream loudly in our ears
Sacred heart give us hope
In you we trust , help us cope.
OH! help us to help each other
Now in our hour of need to love our sister and brother.
willowdot21 
Aug 04, 2018 @ 17:38:19
Beautiful Willow, and I feel every written word. My thoughts are with you all.
Aug 04, 2018 @ 17:51:31
Thank you so much 💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:04:56
Such a poem filled with feeling, Sis 💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:14:32
Growing old can be such an awful thing. Not always but sometimes 💜💜💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:24:19
True sis 💜💜💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:25:06
💜💜💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:12:19
So many people need our compassion.
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:13:07
Yes indeed they do Jane 💜💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 18:18:26
🙂
Aug 04, 2018 @ 19:03:27
very thoughtful and spot on
Aug 04, 2018 @ 17:34:39
The world is harsh 💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 19:43:10
Very beautiful, Willow. ❤️🌸 We need this compassion more than ever in this world.
Aug 04, 2018 @ 20:02:49
Thank you Betty yes we need more compassion, sadly it’s very thin on the ground these days.💜💜
Aug 04, 2018 @ 22:24:41
Yes, and there are fewer adults setting good examples these days….how will our younger generations learn…? (…sigh…) ❤️❤️
Aug 05, 2018 @ 05:17:36
Life is all self self self 💜💜
Aug 05, 2018 @ 20:13:30
Especially in a certain white house in this country…. 😕🤥
Aug 05, 2018 @ 21:56:50
Yes indeed! 💜💜
Aug 05, 2018 @ 04:44:07
Right on point. Every line so true.
Aug 05, 2018 @ 05:13:46
Thank you Kat it’s a harsh world 💜
Aug 05, 2018 @ 12:13:07
Yes it is. 💜
Aug 05, 2018 @ 05:53:45
Beautifully written, Willow. My thoughts are with you and your family 🙏❤️
Aug 05, 2018 @ 06:56:44
Thank very much 💜💜
Aug 06, 2018 @ 01:07:28
You’re welcome ❤
Aug 06, 2018 @ 13:24:50
May your brother in law and sister feel the strength shared from your compassionate heart. Many blessings.
Aug 06, 2018 @ 13:25:53
Thank you for caring 💜