An Act of Kindness

You gave on the way a pleasant smile
and thought no more about it.
It cheered a life that had been dark the while
which might have been wrecked without it.
And so for that smile that was given there,
you’ll have a reward sometime-somewhere.
You spoke one day a cheering word,
and passed to other duties.
It cheered a heart; new promise stirred
and painted a life with beauties.
And so for that word of golden cheer,
you’ll have a reward sometime-somewhere.
You lent a hand to a fallen one;
lift in love was given.
You saved a soul when hope was gone
and helped him on toward heaven.
And, so for that help you proffered there,
you’ll have a reward sometime-somewhere.

Annomymous