“Love has something to do with the notion of being seen — the opposite of invisibility. The invisible, the unwitnessed, the unacknowledged, the isolated, the lonely — these are the unloved. Loving attention illuminates the unseen, escorting them from the frontiers of lovelessness into the observed world. To truly see someone — anyone — is an act that acknowledges and forgives our common and imperfect humanity. Love enacts a kind of vigilant perception — whether it is to a partner, a child, a co-worker, a neighbour, a fellow citizen, or any other person one may encounter in this life. Love says softly — I see you. I recognise you. You are human, as am I.” – Nick Cave, The Red Hand Files, Issue #103

It Takes Strength to Be Gentle and Kind 1986 Vintage Men's T-Shirt
Design Description The lyric "It takes strength to be gentle and kind" comes from "I Know It's Over," one of the most beloved songs by English rock band The Smiths. Recorded in 1985 and released on their landmark 1986 album The Queen Is Dead, the song is a melancholy ballad that explores loneliness, rejection, and the




