Compassion

Who will help the weary,
The downtrodden, weak and injured?
Who will be the angel

Who dispenses mercy's boon?

What fool dares to rush right in
To danger's angry jaws
To rescue poor unfortunates?
To soothe and bind their wounds?
People helping people is
What life is all about.
We only have each other in
This helter-skelter world.
A flag to pledge allegiance
Passing by in our parade,
Hand on heart we stand
When true compassion is unfurled.

Do we dare to lose compassion?
Can we ill-afford such fate?
Caring is what makes us human,
Guarding us from greed and hate.
Sweet compassion, please deliver.
Spread your pity and concern.
Make your way to every heart
To be a lesson all must learn.

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