Bitter Critters Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

There will always be those in need of...
Love.
There will always be those in need of...
Affection and a hug.
There will always be those in need of...
Some attention to get with lips to kiss.
Without insisting upon proof,
Of religious affliliation or one's politics.

There will always be those in need of...
Someone to care.
There will always be those in need of...
Empathy shown and wanting it shared.
There will always be those in need of...
Concern to give and wanting it received.
Without getting on bended knees,
To ask or plead to qualify one's need.

There will always be those in need of...
Being understood.
There will always be those in need of...
A sign from another who can should they could,
Be a warmer creature than other bitter critters can.
And not be as heartless to show with a display,
Of an extended hand and a look that knows...
The importance of a human not out of touch.