Nameless
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What if no one would ever know
What evil would eager tempt
What good would go undone
Where anonymity hides
The flaws and the cause
Left simply with our deeds
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Does charity help less
If no one sees you give
Or is it the recognition
That brings compassion to fruition
Where others can easily see
The good we think we do
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The painter’s name in the corner
Does not give the art its beauty
And sharing should be the same
When caring seen as social duty
Charity does not need a name
What if no one would ever know
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Ah, you bring up many thoughts with this poetry! For me, it’s been more easy to be charitable when I at least have a face to associate with it. I guess that means that seeing the face validates that the charity was appreciated. I still give items to the local thrift stores and donations to the local food pantry, but they aren’t as memorable because I can’t see the benefit of the donation. I have given money to strangers without them ever knowing who I am, and I prefer it that way, to be honest. But still, I can see the appreciation in there eyes and that’s what brings me joy.
Every gift, whether seen received or the recipient is hidden, is accepted with the same appreciation from the receiver. Do not let the anonymous charity of your heart feel any less important or kind than the joys you witness. Struck blind, would the warmth of giving be any less?
I usually do a bit of both; for some donations I like to stay anonymous, for others, I’ll share my name. And you’re right, eitehr way makes me feel like I am doing something good, and the recipient is happy to receive the donation…
Thanks Jim! All charity is light cast into someone else’s darker world. And always graciously received.
a beautiful easy to describe it; but I’m not surprised 🙂
i do both, but there is a special feeling that comes from just doing something kind anonymously
That there is…Thanks Beth!
Good stuff, Brad. Happy Sunday.
Thank you, my friend! And a happy Sunday to you!
So true Brad! So many thinking of charitable work only to gain recognition. When one does an act of charity the right hand should not know what the left one has done…lovely verses, sad reality.
Thank you, my friend! You put the sentiment beautifully!
You’re very welcome my friend and thank you!
I prefer to give anonymously. I think a lot of people give for the recognition, and even though I feel they might be giving for the wrong reasons, at least they are charitable. I know the recipient is grateful whether the giver is known or not. Nicely done!
Thank you Kristian! I agree that whether it is done anonymously or not, all charity meets a need.
Like others, I do both. I do think that having a name attached is good for some charities that I’m committed to. I suppose there is a bit of peer pressure attached to that. The flip side is the general concern of being called by everyone under the sun when we do that. We’ve never received more junk calls (i.e., scammers) than we are right now. I went into the “do not call website,” figuring I just needed to re-up, but I learned there’s nothing you can do to stop this nonsense.
Technology can put a helicopter on Mars, but it won’t stop spam calls!
This is a lovely piece Brad. Sometimes someone could just use a kind word. People don’t realize the impact they have on others. It shouldn’t take a tv camera to make a difference. Sending you love and hugs my friend. ❤️🤗🦋Jonikins
You make a great point, Jonikins! Charity isn’t always about monetary giving.
Thank you Brad. The sad thing is with the big NG O’s that raise money most of those Countries never get it. Love, Jonikins
This is lovely and thought provoking….Social Media can often create inauthentic, amplified caring and goodness, which becomes self righteousness….I love the beautiful impermanence of Graffiti and Street Art for all the reasons you describe so well..💙
Thank you, Mairi! Kind of you to say!