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COMPASSION

Posted on by The Bardo Group Beguines

Gayle Rose a.k.a. Bodhirose, Poet Blogger

Bodhirose (Bodhirose’s Blog) has been blogging about family life, things of the spirit, and her ashram-life experiences since August of 2010. In this short time, her sincerity and authenticity has earned her a loyal following. We so appreciate the ideals expressed in her most recent poem, that we asked permission to share it with readers here. J.D.

♥

NO BLAME

by

Bodhirose

Brown or white we won’t demean

Orientation will all be seen

Your beliefs different than mine

That’s okay we’ll be just fine

Call to prayer five times a day

Or none at all, we still can play

The dress you wear is not my same

Makes no difference, there is no blame

Language, culture, a variety

Makes for interesting diversity

Sexual preference, I don’t care

Love of all is my sacred prayer

Discrimination against our own

Is a hateful trait to be de-throned

Release all intolerable distinctions

Of racial, gender, religious institutions

Open mind, open heart

May compassion be our mark

♥

Photograph and poem courtesy of Gayle Walters Rose and Bodhirose’s Blog. All rights reserved, 2011.

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9 thoughts on “COMPASSION”

  4. Inclusivity…thank you Gayle. It still amazes me that “inclusivity” is not a word. Well, it is now! 😀 Thanks for your heart and your poem. The world needs both.

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    2. I so agree with you! Inclusivity should absolutely be a word–let’s start a campaign!

      Thank you very much for your kind remark–I appreciate it.

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  5. Jamie:
    Thank you for highlighting this great poet. This poem is just one of many. Her poems are as good as a short story. I know two at least that are as powerful as a novella(in just a few words)…Ouija Board scared me silly—Make believe—made me smile and cry.

    Lovely works

    Jaye

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    2. Hi Jaye–thanks for coming by and reading my poem again and leaving such a nice comment. You are very generous to me. I appreciate you!

      (Sorry for scaring you silly!)

      Love,
      Gayle

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