A Gentle Touch

It's the simple things,
That matter so much.
A kind smile a hug, handshake
Or a gentle touch

Gentle is a lovely word
A word that says it all
Gentle words and gestures
Help others if they fall

There is so much in this world
That causes sorrow and grief
We all need a gentle touch
To unite and bring relief

This destructive virus
Has brought things to a head
Some of our fellow men
Have been very easily led

Believing empty promises
Given by those in Power
Not caring about the consequences
That worsens by the hour

Suddenly more people
Are looker closer at politicians
Nobody expects them to be jugglers
or magicians

Every thinking man
Realises if we want to put things right
The things that we must avoid
Is picking up weapons to fight

Fighting gets you nowhere
It makes a situation worse
Gentleness is needed
To remove us from this curse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Gondolf Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 2:49 PM
There is so much truth to your words, Shirley, I see so much rage while watching the news, from both sides. I long for a gentler time. Hugs, John
Michael Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 3:10 AM
A constant gentleness...A lovely write Shirley
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