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REACH OUT

If you are looking for unrestricted love,
Reach Out to a Special Child’s need.
For there you will find the purest of intentions
And the inner beauty void of greed.

If you are looking for lasting friendship,
Reach Out to a Special Child’s heart.
For there you will find the warmth and dedication
That will provide a fantastic bonding from the start.

If you are looking for truly blissful joy,
Reach Out to a Special Child’s life.
For by observing their innocence and trust
You will greatly reduce your own strife.

If you are looking for a unique thrill,
Reach Out to a Special Child’s care.
For when that Special Child reaches back
You will feel exhilaration beyond compare.

If you are looking for an adventure,
Reach Out to a Special Child’s mind.
You will not regret unlocking the potential
And may be astounded at what you find.

by Gene Hughes

pub. 1996 in Best Poems of 1996 by The National Library of Poetry (authors selected by invitation only),
Editors Choice Award.