Think of Your Fellow Man

…lend him a helping hand….

It doesn’t seem like much but It’s everything A mere touch The slight pressure of a hand Trying its best to confer strength, compassion, encouragement A lot to ask of a mere hand But, it was determined

I feel it still That slight weight that comforts Though time has softened the sorrow

Years stretch between loss Until it returns, as loss is known to do I stand behind his sister Watching helplessly as she crumples to her knees, wanting to join her Instead, I close my eyes Place my hand on her shoulder Will it to comfort her Strengthen her Guide her forward A lot to ask of a mere hand

I whisper fervently Carry the weight of this touch with you Until the day you are standing tall Placing your own hand on another trembling shoulder

It doesn’t seem like much But it’s everything.

……..put a little love in your heart.

For Lisa Coppala, whose hand I still feel on my shoulder.