With tenderness and compassion

With Tenderness and compassion let us pass through our day
Reaching out whenever possible to others along the way
For many are the people who are carrying deep within
Sorrows and great heartaches not knowing where to begin

It doesn't take much knowledge or wisdom that's sublime
To extend to a hurting a person a few moments of your time
Sometimes it will suffice just to tell someone  you care
At others times it will require that you be more present there

Caring about the other person: going beyond the comfort zone
Is never an obligation but something you will undertake on your own
So choose your pathway wisely for each road will have an end
And blessed will you be if you've been for all a true friend.