To the man who
held the door for the
mother of three,
struggling with her stroller.

To the big brother who
saved his baby sister from
the pain inflicted by the
big, bad bullies.

To the woman who
gave her umbrella to the
stranger begging on the street,
protecting him from the storm.

To the teen who
left her friends to help reunite
the lost child and
the frantic mother.

To the teacher who
acted as a safe haven, a
confidant for struggling students
who had no one else.

To the friend who
healed a broken heart
through ice cream and movies.

For every kindness performed
for people unknown,
with no acknowledgment or appreciation,

On behalf of those you’ve helped
and for future kindnesses I
take for granted,
I thank you.