Listening

I have come to realize
When another person
Is not in a good place
That I don't necessarily
Need to have all the answers
Or even the ability to fix it
No, all that is needed
Is the accepting
Non judgemental ear
Of a friend
Being OK with where they are
Regardless of what that is
And simply listening
A cup of tea
An emailed hello
Or an encouraging text
Just being there
That's unconditional
If I cannot do this
I do not love them
And I am no friend to them
I want always to be
This kind of friend
Otherwise my flowery words
Of how much I care
Are empty

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