A Tender Word

Humans have urgent needs beyond those of mere survival A tender word, a loving touch ~ instruments of hearts’ revival

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Bill Baker

Date: 5/7/2022 2:49:00 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

Valsa George

Date: 5/6/2022 9:20:00 PM

Yes, along with the necessities of life, people also need a tender word or a loving touch ! Well said, Gershon !

Deb M

Date: 5/6/2022 8:58:00 AM

Love love love this Gershon! Tender word loving touch….we all need that! Debx

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/6/2022 5:22:00 AM

Very nice. I agree Gershon. Smiles :)

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/5/2022 11:38:00 PM

So true!

Anselmo Boles

Date: 5/5/2022 5:18:00 PM

It seems empathy and kindness are scarce these days. Some folks need uplifting G.W....ab

Jan Allison

Date: 5/5/2022 2:58:00 PM

and sadly so much of this was denied to people during the pandemic:-( well written GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/5/2022 3:04:00 PM

You are so right, Jan. Hadn't thought of this, so glad you have awakened me to the notion. ~ Sleepy (Dwarf0

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/5/2022 2:12:00 PM

Absolutely, gw, and we should recognize and act upon this more often.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/5/2022 2:39:00 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