Compassion
By AJ O’Brien
Never mock the lonely
bleed for those who have bled,
weep for the war torn
and always pray for the dead.
Cast aside the bigoted
feed the unfed,
plead with the suicidal
and remember the dead.
Abolish the stench of hatred
push the downtrodden ahead,
embrace the right to die
and always pray for the dead.
Never ever look away
reach out instead,
gather up that broken soul
and remember the dead.
As the darkness becomes heavy
and all has been said
forgive me my sins.
I am, one of the dead.
Incarcerated shadows 
Your words take me back. You are very thoughtful and very talented. (Thank you for liking my posts).
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Thank you.
And you’re very welcome.
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Thank you also for following.
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You Sir, are more than welcome.
And Thank you for following me. ☺️
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Wonderful. You’re good.
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Thank you so much.
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Chilling – because what you say here is what we should do and what we should remember and that even though someone might be dead, their influence on our lives does not leave. If we do not learn we join the cacophony of voices. Well written.
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You are so right.
Thank you very much for commenting.
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Thank you for liking my book review and stopping by. Your poetry is incredible.
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Thank you so much.
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hey Alan, hope 2018 is being darkly gentle to you… haha. I miss reading your poetry. It is my type of poetry and really well written. I also don’t want to pressure you – I could message you every week asking for more, haha. Take care and I will learn to be patient.
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Thank you so much my friend.
I’m posting a poem this weekend.
I do so hope you like it. Your feedback is
always much appreciated and inspiring.
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That is great news! Well I will try and give a thorough one, but I am sure it will leave me stunned!
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The dark loves you, sir. I applaud your amazing talent. Please keep writing.
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You Sir, are very kind.
Thank you so much.
And I shall keep right on writing.
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Well crafted. Alan this is deep and really insightful.
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Thank you very much Wendo.
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Wishing you a Happy New Year, Alan! I look forward to many more eerie and thought provoking posts from you. 🙂
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Thank you so much Anna.
I wish you a Happy New Year.
And God bless.
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This poem scared the shit out of me, but then I read your comments and stopped worrying. The message of compassion, the powerful repeated last line in each stanza, and the hard-hitting closing line make this poem a triumph – surely one of your finest.
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Hi Jane.
Thank you very much.
When you stopped following me,
I thought you had gone off my stuff. 😊
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No, it wasn’t that – I just mislaid your blog. Maybe I accidentally unfollowed you. It’s something that happens sometimes.
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Absolutely stunning, Alan! I loved the darkness creeping ever so close until the very last line when the shadows I imagined all around was actually within, as well. I’ve got goosebumps, darkling!! Bravissimo.
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Thank you so much Rose.
Your beautiful comments inspire me. ❤️
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My pleasure, Alan. Really? I’m swooning! You always inspire me. ❤️
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Excellent post
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Thank you Karina.
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This is a beautiful post, Alan. Perhaps my favorite of yours, much as I enjoy them all. The poem is interlaced with compassion. The words have resonated since I first came across it. When the darkness grows heavy, when loss overcomes us, we do feel deadened. But love sustains us. Have a Merry Christmas!
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Thank you so much Anna.
Your thoughtful and kind comments
always inspire me.
Have a wonderful Christmas Anna.
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Alan! You & your twists! I never see them coming hehe. Great job on this one, I really liked it 🙂
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Thank you my friend.
Your comments are always
much appreciated. ☺️
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I have always known you were a good writer, but honestly, this is one of your best. We are all one of the dead, which is why there is such a need for compassion and caring in this world. You have written the story of humanity, and written it well.
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Oh Ann. Thank you so much.
I am truly humbled by your kind words.
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I am struck by the: gather up that broken soul… such a beautiful act of compassion!
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Once again, my sincere Thanks.
My I ask your name. 😊
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I go by many names : DivaState, The Hurricane is my stupidly silly poetry alias, with a good reason. I intend to challenge my own reputation. My actual name is Luiza! Nice to meet you, dare to mention yours?
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Nice to meet you Luiza.
My name is Alan.
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Delighted to meet you, Alan!
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Wow! It was worth the wait! I am hungry for more, so feed the unfed ahaha! I love how the poem is hopeful all along but at the end you get the twist : I am also covered by darkness and. sometimes I need being prayed to and fed! 👏👏👏
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Thank you very much.
I appreciate your comments. 😊
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Absolutely love this, Alan!
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Thank you Michele.
Much appreciated.
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Brilliant, Alan. Lyrical, powerful, and haunting.
Nollaig shona dhuit! 🎅
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Thank you Oglach. You’re very kind.
Angus mar an glean a leat mo chara. 🎄⛄️🎄
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Exquisite ❤️
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Thank you so much my friend.
I haven’t visited in an awful long time. ☺️
My apologies.
I shall make amends. 💕
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Never apologize for living, my friend. Just as long as you’re healthy and happy❤️
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Many Thanks Rita.
You say the nicest things. 😀🎄😀
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Oh, I say plenty of bad things too – as you know 😂
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