Gently
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: in a gentle manner
Example sentence: Oh, you weak, beautiful people who give up with such grace. What you need is someone to take hold of you - gently, with love, and hand your life back to you.
Softly
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: In a soft manner; gently.Not loudly; nearly inaudible.
Example sentence: I want so much for my lover. At night when our beds are drawn close together I waken and see his dear yellow head on the pillow - sometimes his arm thrown over on my bed - and I kiss his hand, very softly so that it will not waken him.