[dont depend on others]

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 one 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.