Little man, be soft,

be tough–

be the feather bed and catch your loved ones

when they fall.

 

Little man, be soft,

be tough–

outstretch your hands

and wipe the dirt off someone else’s shirt.

 

Little man, be soft,

be tough–

use your words

and do good in this world.

 

Little man, be soft,

be tough–

shield the hearts of others

pierced by life’s many knives.

 

Little man, be soft,

be tough–

don’t go towards any light.

 

You are the light– and you are worth going towards.

Let the soft and tough ones find you.