Issue 4, January 2008

So often we reach out,
And offer that which we have to give
To someone who has no need,
Or does not recognize the value of our gift.

Thus our gift goes unreceived
Through no fault of our own
And this rejection causes pain,
But the real tragedy occurs

When someone comes along
Who has a need for,
And recognizes the value
Of what we have to give,

But because the memory of rejection
Is still fresh in our minds
We no longer reach out.
Not everyone knows how to give,

But then---
Not everyone knows how to receive.