Your Significance
You may think that you are
completely insignificant in this world.
But someone drinks coffee every morning
from their favorite cup that you gave them.
Someone heard a song on the radio
that reminded them of you.
Someone read the book you recommended,
and plunged headfirst into it.
Someone remembered your joke
and smiled, returning home from work
in the evening.
Someone loves themselves a little more,
because you gave them a compliment.
Never think that you have no influence
whatsoever. Your trace, which you leave
behind with even a few good deeds,
can not be erased.
By Christina Makeyeva
Thank you Stephen Simon for sharing this with us.
Yes, yes. yes! It reminds me of that old song “Little Things Mean a Lot”
Say I look nice when I’m not
Touch my hair as you pass my chair
Little things mean a lot
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you’re far away
Little things mean a lot
Champagne, sables or such
I never cared much for diamonds and pearls
‘Cause honestly honey, they just cost money
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray
Give me your heart to rely on
To show me you haven’t forgot
For always and ever, now and forever
Little things mean a lot