To touch the heart of someone dear <br />though it might sometimes cause a tear <br />To fall or rest upon the cheek <br />Should be something all one should seek. <br />For often hearts not touched at all <br />Start hardening and shrinking small. <br />And then the time it takes to grow <br />A loving heart is very slow. <br />For hearts expand as those who care <br />Extend their love and let us share <br />A moment, space or special phrase <br />that eases pain on dreary days. <br />Or simply starts our lips to smile <br />and brightens time for just a while. <br />The ways and kinds and means of sharing <br />it seems to me - Are based on caring. <br />And though we're often worlds apart <br />You still can touch my very heart. <br />You make me smile or shed a tear <br />And I'll remember year to year <br />Just how your 'touching' helped me grow <br />And I just thought I'd tell you so.<br /><br />lil island Gal<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/to-touch-the-heart/
