Watch the swell of pride
Watch the bird that nests and feeds
the hatchling till flight
simply, unheeding of return
striving as is needed
that bursts through your chest
a penny worth offering
you gloat your compassion
A high-nose wad to a scrawny boy
The dogs glutton leftovers you toss
delighted pity for the unfortunate friend
a badge of sympathy vulgarly flashed
Watch the bird that nests and feeds
the hatchling till flight
simply, unheeding of return
striving as is needed
no compassion, no frills
Watch the dog that follows you
eats what you offer it
lives and dies for you
with you
with you
no compassion, no frills
Now look at you
The pride you take
In feeling sorry for another
In sharing a wad, some grub
Just because it is rare
doesn't make it valuable
It is a quiet accepting, allowing
compassion is
a soft inclusion
a silent sorrow
tears of love
and a sliver of gratitude.
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