what makes a person
great
a great poet
what is it
kindness no
joy maybe
an innate ability
to understand
compassion
now there’s a word
compassion
kinda rolls off your tongue
warm fuzzy feel to it
this compassion
how do you get it
are you born with it
can you develop it
will it in fact make you great
can you in fact Be great
without it
doubt it
a compassionate soul
feels the pain the joy
of another
and in hand with that feeling
takes action
in what capacity can I help
what can I do to lessen
angst
to magnify
joy
therein lies the key
to greatness
a great poet knows this
a great poet feels this
acts in accordance
and
writes
and some
react
and greatness is borne
regardless of the far reaches
of the illusive fame
greatness is first
and foremost
achieved within the inner circle
of those
in the society of the poet
the compassionate
poet
is
the great one
Yet great poets like T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound were low-life scum. Poe was a drunk like Rabelais and Rimbaud. Blake and Bukowski were junkies. Go figure.
Nevertheless, well written.
Without Compassion As No Other You'd Be Just Like Most Of Humanity Lifeless, Listless,Non Caring, Only Me Myself & I__ Is As Always Was Only Important!!
**STANDING OVATION** ENCORE! ENCORE!! perfect!! it don't get any better than this...and you, my dear josie, are a great, compassionate poet. :) (((HUGS))) and love, karla. (thank YOU for YOUR kindness towards *my* work.)
i really like this one, josie!! am so glad to be a part of "society"! i'm poor, but i'm in a "society"!! love it, love it, love it!! :) and i am honored to be a part of the authorsden family; i love each and every one of you guys (and gals)! love, your texas friend, karen lynn. ((((HUGS)))) :)
Explains the realizations that have given the author the views of living life fully. The life each person dreams about.
You must take a look at yourself before dreams can be reached.
Deciding what is the core of belief.
Amor from Amor
Really though, this is wonderful..I believe what it is that makes a person have that gift for words is pure heart.. Ty, Dani
Nevertheless, well written.
Without Compassion As No Other You'd Be Just Like Most Of Humanity Lifeless, Listless,Non Caring, Only Me Myself & I__ Is As Always Was Only Important!!
TRASK
10+
megan
Sandie Angel :o)
Absolutely Wonderful! You are a great Poet! You share your heart through your words, this poem was really inspiring!
Hugs,
Maria
lovely discription of what make one great.
Does this also count for toys???