Holding out a hand

Holding out a hand, 
To someone I don't know, 
I plead with you to take it, 
Beg you to do so. 
The truth of it all, 
If I'm dealing in honesty, 
I probably need you, 
More than you need me. 

Holding out a hand, 
To someone who might need it. 
Trying to let them know, 
That someone gives a shit. 
I'm trying to tell you, 
That I really care, 
Although I've never heard your voice, 
I'll always be there. 

Holding out a hand, 
Let you have your say, 
Drop me a line
At any time of day. 
Trying to light the way, 
Help right from the start,
I have never seen your eyes, 
But you pull the strings of my heart. 

Holding out a hand, 
To someone who probably doesn't need, 
My empathy, my ear a place among my closest friends. 
I am always right here, no ulterior motive, no malice, no greed.