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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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.
💙 💙 💙
Wow
😊 😊
soo deep !!absolutely loved it PHOEBE..
Thank you so much. 😊
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Honestly honoring the healing profession, and a mindset.
Reading this was like getting a good hug. <3
Reblogged this on Secret First Draft: A Site of the Sudden Denouement Literary Collective and commented:
Phoebe Chi/Musings of Puppydoc!
Gorgeous Phoebe and a beautiful tribute to those in the healing professions
Thank you kindly, Christine! 💙
So beautiful!!!
Thanks so much! 😊
Nice one: especially for a cold East Coast storm morning. I can feel the warmth. Thank you.
😊 😊 😊
God, Phoebe, what a beautiful sentiment:
“Dedicated to all whose compassion serves as a light in this world…”
Thank you so much.
You could do this as a post for Forgiving Fridays, if you ever wanted to. You are most welcome! <3 Sending you many blessings, and smiles 🙂
Debbie
You are too kind, Debbie. Thank you. Wishing you the best as well! 😊
Thank you!!! 🙂
Powerful message. Exquisitely written, as always. You poetry truly awes me.
You are so kind, Nancy. That means a lot. Thank you. 😊
Your words heal like magic. A powerful message that the world should read and take in. Beautifully well written. 🙂
What kind words. Thank you! 😊
You welcome my friend. 🙂
To read it with devotion on a quiet night. I enjoy your verses said with that feeling of your soul as a poet.
You are kind, thank you. 😊
Beautiful.. x
Thank you, Wendy. 😊
You’re very welcome x
Awesome.
Magical.
🙂
You’re so kind, thank you. 😊