encourage not the others
who will hoard their many gifts
pretending they’re not treasures
lured and netted while adrift
take courage from no others
who gather theirs out of fear
their wisdom barely covers
harsh lessons from yesteryear
encourage by your presence
with an unexpected touch
then a nod a second glance
the sentiments left by such
take courage from day to day
two souls glisten through the night
watchful before each wakens
to meet old friends in the light