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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This is a beautiful poem of compassion and caregiving that you do so well!
nice one
Dear Dr. Phoebe,
I hope all is well with you. I have read your book at least a dozen times. You have accomplished somehing great.
I feel so bad, for not doing a better job of keeping in touch. You are a most talented writer.
Most Sincerely,
Your Old Friend,
Richard
Powerful message! Love this kind of content, great post!
This is so good… I love the hint of a biblical reference in this …
like a vessel of alabaster
rent for its salve
she is an ointment
poured forth
🙂 🙂
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love this!
beautiful!
Thank you! 🙂
Wow, this is a beautifully written poem. Love all the imagery. By the way, thank you so much for the follow. I really appreciate this.
You have such a unique blog! I love how you combined writing with your profession. It really inspires 🙂
Thank you for your kind words. It’s good to meet you! 🙂
This was very impressive. Makes me a little insecure about my own stuff, haha. But, also very inspiring!
That’s very kind of you! I enjoy your poems as well and am looking forward to reading more. 🙂
“moments treasured
in the care for mankind”
How wonderfully expressed. Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my humble words. After seeing your words, I can say that in addition to helping people physically, you have the spiritual gift to see through their challenges. I’d love to read more from you with a hope that there are more healers out there like yourself.
Thank you for visiting! I look forward to reading more from you as well! 🙂
I am reading this again! It is new every time.
💙 💙 💙