Kindness

Sometimes all it takes
Is a simple act of kindness
To really make someone's day
Extending yourself to someone 
To someone in need
Being that person
Who steps up for those
Who no one else will step up for
Being that person
Who wants to help because they see
That there are people who need help
And they know in their hearts 
That they have the ability to help
Or a burning desire to make change
Where change doesn't seem to come very easily
Being that special someone
In someone's life
Extending yourself to others
In loving and kind ways
Opening up your heart
For the people
Who everyone else has shut out
Putting yourself in the crossfire
So that others can live a better life
Even if it means you have to give 
Everything and all of yourself
In the process
Being willing to be there for others
To cry for them
To fight for them
To live in someone else's shoes
Sometimes all it takes
Is that first act of kindness
To really change people's hearts
To let them see the possibilities
When we all act a little kinder to each other
And protect the people in this world
Who need protecting the most