Affirmation Sunday #5

I know this is Monday, but still a holiday weekend so I thought that I would still post something for Affirmation Sunday.

Take Time

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 --

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!