Congenial Caring

It's a rare gift, one that in its 
simplicity and perseverance
represents a treasure to those
in need of empathy and the 
opportunity to speak of what is
so troubling to them. The patience
it takes to listen without unnecessary
comments, to unwaveringly devote
attention and the priceless element
of time denotes compassion however
unexpressed. That single act of
respect and regard for the
tribulations that others face
not only gives comfort to the
afflicted expressing their fears
and frustrations but also favours
the one emoting through attention
with a keener appreciation of
their own good fortune that there
but for the grace of happenstance
they might live that sadness.