In Pursuit of Compassion

5/5/2021

For the first week of a month, author Colleen Chesebro encourages writers to pen a poet's choice! By that she means, writers choose the topic, the image, and the poetic form.

Over these last months, I've been deeply moved by the unsung heroes in our midst. Some fight crime, others run into flames, still more race to save a failing heart. These men and women in uniform follow the call of compassion. Because of their leadership, their faithfulness, and their selflessness, we have hope for our collective humanity. 💗

My tanka poem, In Pursuit of Compassion:

35 Comments

Harmony Kent link

5/6/2021 03:38:09

Beautiful, Gwen :)

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 04:25:49

Thanks so much, Harmony. 🙂

Patricia Anne Pierce-garcia Schaack link

5/6/2021 05:28:46

Hi,

I like this poem. A poignant truth about all the unsung heroes everywhere. who do jobs that we would never dream of doing.
Beautifully said.
Shalom aleichem

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 05:53:03

Thank you so much, Pat. Before retirement I was an administrator at a college near Camp Pendleton in CA. I oversaw Veterans Affairs. The returning Marines taught me a lot about about service and courage. Though none of them would call themselves heroes, they were and are - forever - heroes to me. Shalom

Mae Clair link

5/6/2021 06:08:44

Poignant and moving, Gwen. Well said and illustrated

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 10:35:07

Thank you, Mae. 😊

Karen Ingalls

5/6/2021 06:36:04

A beautiful tribute to our unsung heroes.

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 10:35:49

Thank you, Karen. I marvel at their dedication and huge heart. 😊

This is a beautiful tribute, Gwen. It is an example of the beauty of the human heart xo

5/6/2021 09:55:54

A moving tribute, Gwen. It is an example of the beauty of the human heart xo

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 10:36:41

Thank you so much. 💗

Jan Sikes

5/6/2021 12:28:59

Such a beautiful tribute, Gwen. They are true heroes!

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 13:14:17

Thank you, Jan. 😊

john howell link

5/6/2021 12:41:20

Well done Gwen. A perfect message

Gwen M Plano

5/6/2021 13:14:41

Thank you, John. All the best...

Jill Weatherholt link

5/6/2021 13:30:29

As a civilian with the police department, I'm blessed to work with some of the bravest individuals I've ever met. Thank you for this, Gwen. It's a beautiful message. xo

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:32:43

Thank you, dear Jill. It troubles me deeply to see these brave men and women discounted. I've military, police, and boarder patrol in my extended family. My heart goes out to them and to all in service roles. 💗

Marcia Meara link

5/6/2021 13:37:24

Beautiful picture, beautiful poem, beautiful tribute to our multitude of unsung heros! Thank you, Gwen! 😊❤

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:33:47

Thank you, dear Marcia. What would we do without these brave men and women? I can't imagine. 🤗

Joan Hall link

5/6/2021 16:16:45

A beautiful tribute to true heroes, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:34:10

Thank you, Joan. So appreciated.

Jacquie Biggar link

5/6/2021 16:57:58

Thank goodness for front line workers and their selfless sacrifice. Beautiful, Gwen <3

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:35:04

I'm with you, Jacquie, thank goodness. Have a wonderful weekend.

Marjorie Mallon link

5/7/2021 09:14:37

Lovely so brave. :)

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:35:30

Thank you, Marjorie. 💗

Pat link

5/7/2021 19:36:46

Unsung heroes have never shine brighter than they have this past year. A nice tribute! By the way this past week was Nurses Week, a time when special acknowledgment is paid🙂

Pat

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:37:19

So true, Pat. Thank you for letting me know about nurses week. My beautiful sister is a nurse and I'm forever indebted to her kindness and skill. 💗

Miriam Hurdle link

5/7/2021 21:39:18

I agree with you, Gwen. In desperate time like this past year, many unsung heroes remind us there's kindness and hope in humanity. Your poem touched me deeply! <3

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:38:13

Thank you, dear Miriam. Against all odds, these heroes continue to love. 💗

Natalie Ducey link

5/8/2021 06:31:35

This is a beautiful tribute to the courage and compassion of our front line workers. Bless them as they continue to walk in a path of uncertainly. Thank you for sharing this with us, Gwen. xo

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:39:06

Thank you, dear Natalie.

Gwen M Plano

5/8/2021 06:39:55

My heart goes out to all the front line workers. 💗

Colleen Chesebro link

5/9/2021 09:56:31

This is beautiful, Gwen. Your words have touched many hearts. <3

Gwen M Plano

5/9/2021 20:12:47

Thank you, Colleen. 💗

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

5/9/2021 22:33:47

An excellent choice of topic, Gwen. A lovely tanka.

mark bierman link

5/16/2021 11:49:06

A beautiful tribute to all those who run towards danger and do the best they can. Thank you, Gwen. :)

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