In Life, Compassion is what people want, <br />But seldom do they like with men to share; <br />Their hearts grow thick-skinned akin Elephant; <br />To render kindness to others, don't care. <br /> <br />To show a little bit of kindness, Oh, <br />Won't cost a dime or waste one's precious time; <br />With newer leaves, twigs -stronger is the bough; <br />Compassion- Virtue turns one's life sublime. <br /> <br />Yet, kind words cost no more than unkind ones; <br />A helping hand won't measure time or wealth; <br />One never knows when one in life has 'downs'; <br />Compassion shown is good for body's health. <br /> <br /> When one can show compassion to all beasts, <br /> Why not to poor, down-trodden and diseased?<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-on-compassion/
