Take time to take--
The small gifts so hesitatingly offered by a friend.
The proud handmade present from a child.
Take time to listen--
To the old man's too oft-told tale
To a husband's words of love
Take time to share--
A moment with a lonely soul
(for loneliness shared becomes love).
A sorrow with a bereaved friend
(for sorrow shared becomes comfort).
Take time to touch--
Another human
(which means "I care for you, I trust you").
Another life
(for that is what life is all about).
Take time for each other--
For nothing else is that important.
Take time to live--
To dance for fun
To sing for joy
To paint or sew or create a beautiful gift.
Take time to watch--
The snow swirling outside the windowpane,
The flames dancing in the fireplace.
Take time for gladness--
For this faltering, fumbling world is, after all, mostly good!