It Is

It really is strange...
This thing we all seem to seek
even when we already have it.
Through friendship, and family;
with pets and partners.
Described in a simple and overused word.

Those who have it, seldom realize it
for what it is.
For what it costs.

The selfless devotion of oneself to the needs of another:
-A kind word
-A shoulder to lean on
-The lending of an ear

Whatever form it takes,
it's clear to be something
that everyone needs.
And it can be very strange

Author's Note

Very spur of the moment piece.