And Then There Was a SmileWed, 02/19/2014 - 15:05

And Then There Was a Smile
Written and submitted by Laurie Eytel, CVA
 
A parent came with a burden to bear
They came looking for guidance
And perhaps a kind word
 
You saw their challenge
And decided to help
Your caring voice opened a door
 
A child came looking quite sad
And then another, with defiance
And you welcomed them all
 
They all came with stories
Which were all unique
You offered your help – and you listened
 
You may have provided a meal
You may have provided gifts
You may have provided guidance
 
You may have worked behind the scenes
But slowly a change came about
The mood seemed lighter
 
And then there was a smile,
Maybe first from you
Then maybe from a child, a parent
 
It made all the difference to those you touched, The child, the parent looked to you And then there was a smile!
 
Thank you for the smiles you provide!
 
Author Laurie Eytel notes "[These are} two "poems" I wrote to recognize our volunteers and partners who volunteer with our Fairfax County Department of Family Services Children, Youth and Families Division."