To Touch The Heart

To touch the heart of someone dear -
though it might sometimes cause a tear
to fall - or rest upon a cheek -
Should be something all 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.