Better than writing the poems                  is touching the hearts;         tickling, soothing, raising spirits,          revealing  the brightness of each soul:           the depths plumbed, the treasures there.  How sad!           that we can't do for ourselves                 those things requiring the mirror                               of another spirit;    how glad i am!     when i find a heart     open to my touch                and can provide this service                      that touches my own,            that what i give, i receive,          in equal or greater measure;                     for only i know          the unconditional nature             of  the joys i share         for  no one else may be               absolutely  sure                that  i  care.