To Touch The Heart .........


To touch the heart of someone dear
though it might sometimes cause a tear
to fall or rest upon the cheek -
Should be something all should seek.


For often hearts -
not touched at all -
start hardening and shrinking small.


And then the time -
it takes to grow
A loving heart - is very slow.


For hearts expand as those who care -
extend their love and -
let us share a Moment,
space or special phrase
that eases pain on dreary days.


Or simply starts our lips to smile
and brightens time for just a while.
The ways and kinds and means of sharing -
it seems to me -
Are based on caring.


And though we're often worlds apart.
You still can touch my very heart.
You make me smile or shed a tear.
And I'll remember year to year
Just how your 'touching' helped me grow.


And I just thought I'd tell you so.