Though I never claimed to know anything about anything
Except maybe basketball or collecting vinyl records
And I've always felt mostly insignificant
There was a time when I influenced a young life or two
Though likely more accurately, they touched mine
Changed my world
In ways that one can only feel
Or sense
Not a visual impact that the world could see or define
But still something warm, tangible and genuine
And more importantly .... Vital!!!
Vital to a soul's health
An unchecked ecstasy, knifing through the soul
Knowing you made a difference
Knowing that you've gained an exclusive trust
Knowing at that moment, you are appreciated
You can not assign a worth to that
It can not be manufactured on demand
It can not be measured but once in motion, flows into a bottomless resevoir
Once experienced, there can never be too much
It stays with you forever, never fading or blurring
The glory we all seek! Ones purpose for living
July, 2016
very well written. it is what i always feel when i am deeply influenced by someone, when an incident leaves an impact on me.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! In my younger days I worked with kids in youth sports programs. Occasionally a child would share their stories about their life. Sometimes they just wanted someone to listen. Other times, there would be an opening to contribute somehow .... with a thought or encouragement. Or to show that you cared. It's years later now but I still think about many of those children who shared part of their world with me.
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