Every one 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
You sincerity
Means so much

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

Patricia A. Gordon