Gentle touch

You deserve a gentle touch

And soft hands

You deserve a soothing embrace

And light caresses

You deserve patience

And polite words

You deserve genuine respect

And a generous interpretation

You deserve compassion

And sincere curiosity

You deserve quality time

And earnest effort

You deserve kind words

And loving corrections

You deserve affirmation

And joyful affection

You deserve thought out reflections

And restful rest

You deserve playtime

And plenty

You deserve delectable delights

And sustaining sustenance

You deserve to be learned

And loved

You deserve clarity

And community

You deserve solidarity

And reciprocity

You deserve acceptance

And admiration

You deserve love that feels loving.

Love that warms your soul

Love that calms your heart

Love that feeds your spirit

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