You Knew

You Knew

I don’t know how it happened,

Or just how you chanced to know.

You sensed my faint unspoken need,

 Then you were “on the go”.

Your thoughtfulness was gen’rous

Showing love--pure selflessness.

Your heartfelt gift came eas’ly,

Unconditional and blest!

In a world surrounded--

 A surly host of graft and greed,

It takes a special kind of heart

To meet another’s need.

We don’t go ‘round announcing

Each new challenge or each task,

And ‘oft in desperation

It’s too much to try and ask…

For help in times of trial

When our life demands a lot.

But, there are those whose inner sense

 Bring gifts before they’re sought.

A listening ear, a helpful hand,

A faithful, sincere prayer,

A note, a meal, or something small

That lifts a load of care.

And then just like the sun’s rays

There is hope and love so bright

It makes you feel that afterwards

You’ll brave your darkest night.

Thank you dear friend--angel bright,

For listening with your heart,

Your gentle kindness, and pure love will

Never from me part.