It only takes a little word
A gentle hug, a smile
To lift a fellow traveler on
A long and lonesome mile
The smallest things bring greatest joy
The love that evil can’t destroy
The strength through every trial
It only takes a little word
Of cutting scorn or blame
To drag another traveler down
And leave them hurt or lame
The crushing barbs will stick and spurn
Wreck every bridge and good times burn
From spark to roaring flame
