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Compassion has no nation

A poem

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Comment from karenina
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I fear I've been reluctantly absent from reviews, and I'm sorry about that bt it could not be helped. This is a fine post, Roy ~

The allusion to Queen Elizabeth II is apparent and yet you expand her compassion and sense of duty to all...

Perhaps one of her most lasting legacies will be the manner in which she lived her life ~ growing with the times and becoming more demonstrably empathetic to the plight of all who suffer.

It is a point of grace we all ought to aspire to!

Karenina



 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
    Thanks Karen, for these lovely comments and review, blessings Roy
reply by karenina on 13-Sep-2022
    Blessings, Roy!
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Oh dear, I fear this is more of what we have discussed of the state of this world, my friend, and it is truly beautiful, if not sad. I especially loved --

I've always watched and envied Him,
the quiet man who talks.
Speaks not with words, pleasing ears,
yet whispers as He walks.

His messengers, prevailing winds,
converse not with the ear.
But to the heart, provoking souls,
to live in Holy fear.

Awesome, Roy!!!!!!!!!

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks Dawn, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
reply by Dawn Munro on 13-Sep-2022
    You're most welcome, Roy. :)
Comment from Teri7
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Compassion Has no Nation is a very well written poem that is full of very good descriptive words, lovely imagery and great scriptures. Thank you for sharing. blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks Teri, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Charles W. Johnson
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Beautiful couplets. In style and language, this poem was a step back in time and a stroll through the streets of early Frost and Yeats. Well done. Thank you.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks Charles, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Nice artwork and presentation, Roy.
-A well written poem with effective imagery and rhyme.
-You do a good job of weaving the theme of a nation into the poem.
-Verse two is a good follow up with the questions you ask.
-A very good comparison to begin verse three,
and very good concluding lines,
"if on knees he sought to pray."
-Well done.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks Pam, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
reply by Pam (respa) on 13-Sep-2022
    You are welcome, Roy.
Comment from newilk
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This is such a beautifully written poem paired with an image that pulls such a dreadful feeling of mourning from the viewer. I believe unity in times of struggle is so important and I love how your poem encourages that

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from pookietoo
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Roy, another one of your awesome poems. You do a wonderful rhyming job. Keep up the wonderful job. Keep sharing and smiling. Take care. Enjoy the little things.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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Your skillfully written, expressive, and reverent poem conveys a powerful message about how more time spent on KNEES would bring compassion to the forefront.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks Janice, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Lilly Flowers
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That image is so sad - there's just too much suffering in this world. We are all children under God and if mankind could just follow the basic message about love and caring for our fellow people, this world would be a better place. I hesitate to leave comments when I'm groggy, but I have brain fog so much, I just have to do the best I can. Blessings, Lilly


 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks Lily, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from scongrove
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Beautiful writing, my friend :) I love the artwork. The details are spectacular.

My favorite part:
If graciousness is godly,
then how are empires great?
If there's not love's sweet promise
how can a nation rate?
I've always watched and envied Him,
the quiet man who talks.
Speaks not with words, pleasing ears,
yet whispers as He walks.

Just beautiful!
Always you fan,
Shana :)

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thanks for inspiring words dear friend