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Inspired by a quote from Edmond Locard (1877–1966) Pioneer in forensic Science.
lyrics
Every Contact Leaves A Trace
Every contact leaves a trace And changes the world in some way
A smile, or a touch a tender embrace
Little things that we do every day
They’re part of life’s rhythm, part of life’s beat
That we all take for granted sometimes
Encounters with strangers Or friends that we meet
Have stories written between every line
A quiet gentle word in troubled times A text or a card to remember
A meal with a stranger with secrets untold
To silent tears softly surrendered
Each act of kindness is a gift we can give
It’s what our shared humanities for
Through all the distractions in this life we live
Nothing on earth matters more
Hold on when all else seems to fail
And we travel in different directions
That’s alright, every life tells a tale
Made up of a million connections
Though all our hearts beat in their own time and space
Still every contact leaves a trace
One passing comment, a throwaway line
An unguarded look in the eyes
The faintest sign can leave indelible marks
That alter the shape of our lives
A word from a poem a line from a song
The power of a great work of art
Can make all the difference to hurt or to heal
Or uncover the cracks in a heart
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