Imagine

Just imagine

Compassion falling like drops of rain

To feel it you need just, step outside

And be awash in the experience, in the emotion

You are cleansed, both within and without

The bitter edge is lost from your actions

Now when you defend yourself from the world's criticisms

Your opinions no longer cut

They can not be mistaken as an attack

Perhaps you think, there is no longer the need at all

Lifting a burden, you set aside your verbal shield

For contentment has been found with who you are

Now imagine

This is a gift, you are able to give

Like before, you need just, step outside

Outside the walls, that were built around your heart

The sacrifice of just one minute, shared with another

Can become priceless, something wondrous

It is no easy thing, to make oneself vulnerable

But only when we admit this truth to ourselves

And show others it is no great sin to be weak

When we set aside our differences

To come together, at the same time, the same place

It is in that moment, we are strong, and this gift is given

Author's Note

Silly thoughts of a silly man

Reviews

[redalia]

this is beautiful, not just silly thoughts! made me feel hopeful like it would be really easy to just erase society's problems if people were a little bit more compassionate.

[G.A. Grim]

Thank you Redalia! There is always hope.
- George