A word of consolation <br />may sweetly touch the ear.<br />Now and then a quiet song<br />will clear the mind of fear.<br /><br />A simple act of kindness<br />can ease a load of care.<br />Stories told in memory<br />diminish all despair.<br /><br />A whispered prayer of comfort<br />draws angel arms around.<br />Counting blessings, great and small,<br />helps gratitude abound.<br /><br />These acts, all sympathetic,<br />will kindly play their part.<br />But seldom do they dry the tears<br />shed mutely in the heart.