Patricia A. Gordon

Everyone, young or old,
Needs someone to listen
As their stories are told.

The difference is yours to make.
A minute from your busy day
Is all it would take.

Take a minute and lend an ear.
Listen intently
To what you hear.

Take a minute and you will see
Just how powerful
Listening can be.

Take a minute to offer a smile and a touch.
Your sincerity
Means so much.

Take a minute and simply be kind.
A friend for life
May be what you find.