Bulk: Metta Reaction

Last night I tried
A new tactic:
Laying on my back
I tried to relax.
I focused on being
In my body,
Then brought attention
To how I felt.

When I shifted my attention
Towards the pain in my back
I felt like I was having
A compassion attack!
My body jerked from this
Discharge of energy,
Which embraced my back
Like a shower of soft light.

The pain subsided
And I smiled.
A vibration arose
In my chest,
Passed up through
My throat,
And emerged as
Laughter.

Oh, what a relief!
Though temporary,
As the pain returned
After a time.

But what a laugh!
What a smile!
It kept me going
For quite a while.
This Compassion juice
It packs a punch.
It’s gentle affection,
Has a powerful touch.