Compassion Ballad
Melanie Anderson
5/20/04

I don t know what comes over me
When someone is in pain
A light wells up in me to help
I simply can t refrain.

To frightened souls a loving touch,
A soothing word or two,
Is comfort, though it isn't much
It's offered by too few.

So strong is empathy in me
I am compelled to aid
It is a wondrous thing indeed
This feeling that God made.

Those times when caring is hard work
I do it anyway
For giving help is why we re here.
My hand I'll lend each day.