Dedicated to all whose compassion serves as a light in this world…
Shattered
like a vessel of alabaster
rent for its salve
she is an ointment
poured forth
upon bleeding souls
and wounded flesh
a river of compassion
forged with an oath
fueled by a vision
those hands of clay
guided by light
skillfully molded
with a wisdom
paid with a price.
Tendered
is this touch that
saves and soothes
comforts and mends
strength sustained
by the pulse of
a heart constrained
by its own calling
the candle within
softened by flame
its waxen tributary
a remembrance to
the joys and sorrows
gains and losses
moments treasured
in the care for mankind.
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Aaahhhhh yes.
😊 😊 😊
Beautiful. 🙂
Thank you 😊
Beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Keep sparking that collective tributary within us all Puppydoc, a great reminder when ours runs out 🙂
Thank you for your encouraging words, Pharaoh. Wishing you all the best! 😊
Im really not doing well at all 🙁
☹️ ☹️ ☹️
Beautiful, where would we be without these noble souls?
There are so many caring spirits out there (regardless of profession)…and they make the world a better place. 😊