A thoughtful word, action,
In a world of pain and suffering
A hope and a dream,
Thriving through insecurity,
The cries of destitute
Heard, and responded to
The tears of the lonely
Caught, and wiped away forever
Burdens felt by those crushed
Carried by a brother who loves
Sorrows, past hurts revealed,
The sister who listens…

…and holds you close

“I’ve been there,” he says;
“I feel your pain,” she replies,
And you know it to be true,
For their eyes hold no lie…
“I’m so alone,” you tell me;
“I fear everything, everyone,” you confide,
Fear not, for I am with you,
And I will hold you…I am here…
And so you release yourself,
Purge yourself of those burdens,
Cry yourself to sleep,
And wake up tomorrow…

…and can smile once more

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