From The Distance

Avoid what's wrong;

Do what's right.

Keep your neighbor's needs in mind;

Prove to him that somebody's there.

When he needs someone,

Stretch out your hand;

When others doubt,

Give him a chance.

Be the one he knows will always care.

Sometimes he'll need you to talk;

Sometimes he'll need someone to just listen.

Sometimes, you can only love him

From the distance.

If his words sting,

Forgive the guy;

When your words hurt him,

Apologize,

Even if he tells you it's okay.

If he meets somebody,

Step away;

Don't make her think

You're in her way,

Even if it hurts to let him go.

Some things may have to be said;

Some things he won't need to know,

And some he'll find out on his own,

Even if you tell him they aren't true.

Sometimes you give someone your heart,

Piece by piece, part by part,

Just to find that they'll never love you.

You'll find you can no longer talk;

You'll find that you have nothing left to give him.

Then you know you have to love him

From the distance.