Kindness is part of the marketplace
If is often not seen as it takes place
Often it is obvious
Sometimes heralded
Mostly done quietly
Changing lives
One at a time
Affecting receiver and giver
A passion for compassion
Frees the soul and removes burden
Just a word may be necessary
Serious gifting is also called for
No judgements are made
This would shackle the effort
Reduce its importance
The emptying of oneself
In the service of others
Is the vehicle necessary to
Keep us filled up with grace
How easy to look away and
Difficult to engage personally
But, this is our challenge
We will be held accountable
Fear of this should not be a motivator
Kindness is an act of love
Seeing need and moving on it
One act makes so much difference
It is often compounded because
One good thing leads to another
We keep track of ourselves
There is no human scorecard
A happy heart is a great reward
The burden of ignoring is heavy
Which way are we going to go?
We must all decide
Especially when we are aware
To give is a precious thing
Enduring is not always easy
The Cross was not light
It lead to a great sacrifice
The greatest act of love and kindness
Should we not follow?
There is still time
We can start right away
Stanski
December 4, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 