Just a quick “hello,” my friend

Before I get busy or forget to send

Warm wishes your way as not to rend

The relationships we oft neglect to tend

Please, take some time now to reach out to another

To one broken, without their child, spouse or mother

To the one who is hurting, suffering under cover

To the one who needs a friend or just a brother

Look closely, you will see the one who has lost joy

The one whose face is not changed by a gift or toy

Can you see the sadness of a man that began in a boy

Can you see her festive attire that serves as a decoy

Pay attention during this season of many highs

Savor the big hugs, but listen for the soft cries

Help them to find, too, the hope of each sunrise

Love them, embrace them until the tear dries

Then we all can have a happy holiday season

A time when we laugh for absolutely no reason

And create memories that are sure to be pleasing

Because we saw you and gave what was needed