Witness

What does it mean to witness
  what is the good news
It is involves listening deeply
  to another, not just waiting
Your turn to talk, forming words
  before you hear, because
Good news is so varied
  you will have food today
Someone will come alongside
  and share your grief
Someone will hear what is
  hidden deep within
The wellspring is there
  we must witness, not talk
Be there in whatever circumstances
  we are ushers into
Witness to life, witness grief
  witness a hand to hold
Then give the good news
  you are not alone