Something in return

Here's one from some days back,
written while away from the computer.


these hands carry with care
--but are seldom carefully carried

these feet follow without asking
--but are seldom unquestionably followed

these eyes observe with understanding
--but are seldom understandingly gazed upon

these ears listen with patience
--but are seldom patiently listened to

need I fall to be carried?
loose my way to be followed?
become blinded and mute to be noticed?

that's quite a lot to ask,
just for little recompensation