There are moments 
when you've gone about far enough ...
against the tide and the sea is rough.
Looking for an island in an endless ocean of air
a resting place to stop and face your fear.

A place of quiet, but not alone
where you can see if where you're heading
is where you want to go.
Away from the babble of 10 thousand voices
Set apart, yet clearly seeing all the choices.

Sometimes all it takes 
is knowing someone cares.  
Sometimes all it takes is just being there,
with an open heart and a listening ear.
Sometimes all it takes is just being there.

   				- 22.8.84
(Recorded by Guy Wishart on the album Through the Dark, 1985)
Pic: Promo from the movie of the same name with Peter Sellers