Variation On 'Giving To'
An important truth of compassion therapy
endorses co-investment,
cooperatively sharing from a back-and-forth healthy heart,
to receive a wealthier, more resonant, mind,
soul,
improved by NonZero-Sum win/win inspirations
more strongly than Zero-Sum win/lose aspirations.
To improvise on a Giving To
Ruth Bebermeyer melody,
I always feel less given to
when you won't take from me--
When you don't understand the joy I feel
when heard by peaceful you.
And, you don't know
my giving is not done
to put you in my awe,
but because I want to grow this love
I feel to win with you.
To receive life's grace
may be Earth's greatest health.
There's no way we could separate
the two--Earth and life
grow wealth.
When Earth gives to me,
I give you my receiving.
When you won't hear from me,
I feel Earth not given to,
And,
when you take from me,
I can feel Earth given True.
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