Random acts of kindness, and charitable schemes

Brings inner warmth that bolsters self-esteem

Embraced in the comforting arms of selflessness

Discard ego, when virtue is the emphasis

Don't yearn for an ovation, no self-serving aim

When goodness blooms, those less fortunate gain,

In those moments of compassion, we truly see,

The epitome of man's bred humanity.

In the tapestry of life, let love be our thread,

No repayment sought, just goodwill instead.

Don't pursue validation, don't garner applause

Benevolence should be our just reward

No credit is beholden, it gratifies us

that if a job's done well, it should satisfy us.

So why, like a fool, yearn praise or recognition

When engendered smiles are our soul's true nutrition