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 
yes to being an anonymous helper/supporter wherever possible. it shows the purity of the act.
The best giving comes with no reward. Thanks, Beth!
Words I understand well. Wanting to be noticed for your charity can be seen as selfish – a sort of win/win situation – the charity gets what it needs and you get recognition as being a ‘hero’ of sorts. Giving anonymously shows that you simply want to do what you can to help others without gaining recognition for it.
You make a great point. The recognition does not negate the gift. Thanks, sis! Love you!
I love anonymous giving! Not to say that everyone who is noticed for their charity does so for recognition, but anonymously giving can never be argued as anything other than genuine kindness. Well done, my dear friend! ❤
Thank you, Kristian! I think I see one as being kind and one as being selfless. ♥
I’m a fan of anonymous giving. I think many times the recipient prefers that people do not stay anonymous so that they can say “Hey, look; so and so just gave X amount.”
That’s a good point, Jim. I can see the advantage.
but it’s still not enough to stop me from remaining ananymous!
Never let you right hand know what your left hand is doing (I guess it may be the other way for you right-handed people). Lovely work indeed my friend!
Thank you, Francisco! I should have known you were left-handed.
You’re very welcome my friend!
I like the saying, “Do the right thing, even if no one is watching.”
The definition of integrity. Thanks, Pete!
A conundrum for sure. Sometimes good comes from standing up publicly and being counted when you support a worthy cause, especially one that is controversial and if your name lends credibility. Anonymity can sometimes be its own vanity.
You make an exceptional point. Thank you, Geoff!
Intriguing
Thank you!
So often the case unfortunately. “God loves a cheerful giver,” beautiful piece of writing. Hugs, Jonikins