A Tender Word

Humans have urgent needs
  beyond those of mere survival

A tender word, a loving touch 
  ~ instruments of hearts’ revival
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Baker Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 2:49 PM
I agree, to be trite, "what the world needs now is love, true love", or a kind word or tender touch. Write On! my friend. Bill
George Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Yes, along with the necessities of life, people also need a tender word or a loving touch ! Well said, Gershon !
M  Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 8:58 AM
Love love love this Gershon! Tender word loving touch….we all need that! Debx
Sands Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 5:22 AM
Very nice. I agree Gershon. Smiles :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 11:38 PM
So true!
Boles Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 5:18 PM
It seems empathy and kindness are scarce these days. Some folks need uplifting G.W....ab
Allison Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 2:58 PM
and sadly so much of this was denied to people during the pandemic:-( well written GW:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM
You are so right, Jan. Hadn't thought of this, so glad you have awakened me to the notion. ~ Sleepy (Dwarf0
Hankins Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 2:12 PM
Absolutely, gw, and we should recognize and act upon this more often.
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Agreed. I certainly have a lot of room for improvement in terms of both a tender word and a loving touch! Thanks, Milt. :) gw
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