"No Expectations", a poem. 100/365

"You swat me, I'll swat you"

No Expectations

Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.

A friendship's give and take 

Always comforting and nice.

Reciprocation often the key.

Even more remarkable the 

generosity of a select few.

Who offer more than receive

Expecting nothing in return.

Volunteers who silently grace

The hospitals, food banks 
And nursing homes.
Their presence, angelic.


Guardians, indeed, who extend
A willing hand to those in most need.
A simple "Thank you", a smile, 
More than enough.


Some will hear an invitation to join, 
quietly whispered into their souls.
An RSVP seldom accepted
By but only a few. 


by Margaret Bednar


"A" or "An" RSVP... Grammar police, help me here! (so, it is "an"... thank you!)

Relationships are often based upon unconditional love, with no tallying marks of who has given more.   But, a give and take, a sharing is expected.  My hat is off to all the volunteers of this world.  People who dedicate hours each day to volunteering and  never expect anything in return.  Within our lifetime, we are all touched by their warm, kind generosity whether we are ever aware of it or not.

The above photo is for "Partially Seen in January".