Compassion for Scoundrels

com•pass•ion verb -

def. the response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help; to go out of ones way to help physical, spiritual, or emotional hurts or pains of another

scoun•drel noun

def: an unprincipled, dishonorable person, villain

When a territorial dog growls

and bears its' gnarled teeth

do not scream hysterically in fear,

or shrink to fit the smallest version of the terrorized self

to appease an insecure beast-

save wrists and forearms

from unintentional battle wounds and permanent scars

Maintain peace while simultaneously commanding respect using a calm, clear, assertive tone- let the dog know who is the secure leader of the pack - and it will follow behind - tongue and tail wagging.

Should a less consciously evolved individualized representation of the Divine make her prejudices known

do not strike the bitch for her ignorance

retrain the dog(ma)

while refraining from hysterics and injury.

Stand tall

shoulders back

take a deep breath

focus attention on love

and tug the leash in hand.

Reward positive behavior

be patient and persevere

don't run away

or put the beast down-

give clear commands

and praise incremental progress.

Transform the hound

with the healing sound

of a calm, collected voice-

Understanding internalized oppression as a symptom of fragile, nervous, anxious ego-

love the sin hater who

unwittingly hates themselves.

Naming the mutt Racist, Sexist, Capitalist, Imperialist, Heteronormative, Priviliged, Greedy, Abuser, Patriarical, Rich, etc.

won't redirect the neuropathways of deeply ingrained (self) destructive behavior

Though the order is tall

the power of compassion stands on the shoulders of Love

which is the only known force

able to transform an enemy into a friend-

enlighten the domesticated scoundrel.