Unselfishness Poems | Examples

i love U-

Intentional ideally

Love loutishness like short of idolize
Openlly obsession observance of you
Valued veneration virtue voracity
Evokefeelings of love enamored endering

Understanding unselfishness, unconditional, unfailing , upstanding unity


3/31/25
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.2025©

Spreading Happiness

SPREADING HAPPINESS

Sharing is form of kindness, spreads Happiness.
People, usually surprised to receive. 
Readily appreciate, happy, and to be truthful,
Even more appreciated when we are the recipient! 
Always reminds us there is so much more, we certainly should
Do, can imitate the givers kindness. We can
Imitate their unselfishness. Experience truth of,  “more happiness in giving.”
Never, under estimate happiness of just being greeted with a,
"Good morning and how are you?"  Wow! Made them … smile.

Happiness comes from outside circumstances, people, stuff, etc.
And as said, gives unexpected Happiness.
Personally I value Joy, and I
Prefer it over Happiness. Joy springs from
Inside me! Independent on any outside influences, nice or not.
No one, nothing can rob me of my Joy, only me.
Easy to get caught up in daily survival, but Dear friend,
Someone’ somewhere is lonely, grieving, remember how that feels?
Send someone a card, text, or call.  Make someone happy … and God smile.

Treasure

In this fast paced world of ours
I still enjoy lifes simple pleasures
It’s the uncomplicated joys
That I truly value and treasure

I treasure the joy of nature 
Simplistic, raw, complete
The joy of family and friends
Loves connections pure and sweet

I treasure the joy of a  beloved pet
A four legged member of the family
The unconditional love they possess
Has no end in it’s entirety 

I treasure the joy of home
Shelter safe and secure
Precious blessings and comforts inside
Where happiness is assured

I treasure the joy of freedom
Fortunate to safely roam
In a country that I love
A country I call home

I treasure human Kindness 
One of give and share
Of unselfishness and acceptance
Mankind simply being aware

No desire for material riches
Or the need to be entertained 
I treasure lives special moments
Where lasting memories remain

I treasure affection and humour
Laughter is a true pleasure
In this fast paced world of ours
I’m so blessed with glorious treasures!

Friendship

The most luxurious ship which money couldn't buy
Offering many comforts every day and as years go by

Sometimes it sails on rough oceans and seas
But usually going so smooth with resilience, love and peace

A ship taking its long voyage with care, kindness and sacrifice
Patience, empathy,understanding, unselfishness and freedom lies  

It sails from dawn to evening, whole day and whole night
Under the horizon ‘till adored by a romantic moonlight

Its horn sounds signals of excitement on waiting and anticipating
For lots of surprises with love that has no ending



Aug. 7 , 2022   2.21pm

FRIENDSHIP
Contest Judged:  8/8/2022 9:17:00 PM
Sponsored by: Beata Agustin 
Place 2 (out of 3 multi-w)

Thanksgiving Crystals

Their unselfishness from the heart
blessing fruit of the Spirit within.

8/29/2022



THANKFULNESS CRYSTALLINE Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Beata Agustin 

How many syllables counter 9 8

In Honor of Tom Cunningham

I heard the notification bell. Ding Dong. 
Nobody mails me, this time of night,
Only Tom Cunningham.!

With his joy in a a POTD, for a fellow poet,
be it man or a woman.
His unselfishness is astounding!
To sing of another-poet’s success is abounding.

God gave me a POTD today as an Easter gift!
And Tom screen shot it to me.
He hadn’t a second thought, it came so swiftly.

I wish I were across the pond Tom!
I’d give you a well deserved great big hug.
And, a small kiss, on your mug.

Tom is an example for all poets here, to give,
not just prizes to get.
His care for all the planet does deserve a medal.

He pens poems of the real world, to impress you?
Not hardly.
For small things, this man of poetic compassion,
Will not for a second settle.

Thank you Tom!
Easter Blessings, with gratitude.

Love,
Panagiota Romios

Cabin Fever Conversations With My New Friend

sometimes in the midst of life
i can sometimes be so lost in myself
i lose sight of such a beautiful treasure
while sleeping one day, God woke me up
He told me to take my blinders off and forget MY normalcy

choosing unselfishness, i ask about her children
choosing thoughtfulness, i ask about what else brings her joy
choosing to refocus, i ask about her other favorite things
choosing the inner enjoyment of it all, i just listen to the resulting anecdotes
learning from the overall conclusion, i Thank God for Intervening

the tears slowly flow when i realize that i never really knew my New Friend
consoling me, she begins to ask me the same questions
it is when i saw her tears flowing that i discover that i was not alone
our apologies are expressed by our newfound openness
our acceptance of each others' apologies comes when we ultimately forgive ourselves

the dust is now settled
all the smoke has been cleared
all eyes are now clear and dry
forgiveness has now bee officially confirmed
it is time to finally try the butterscotch sundaes, the white chocolate chip cookies, and the vanilla almond milk

Kindness-

 “In Kindness we should be selflessness compassionate with sympathy 
While understanding benevolences benignity friendliness in hospitality. 
Amiability with public-spiritedness generosity with quality of being friendly,
Being generous considerate Always! In thanks giving being thankful for them 
Those with kindness and in do we should support
So in kindliness goodwill affectionateness gentleness
Tenderness concerns care gentleness for our fellow man, unselfishness selflessness altruism compassion sympathy understanding big-heartedness courteousness in public-spiritedness
humaneness mercifulness decency love bounteousness as indulgence genuine patience
 tolerance graciousness God is so lenience amidst His Jesus character humaneness
Mercifulness graces decency should be us selflessness compassionate with sympathy” 


tolerance are those
that persistent their love for
humanity kinds

8/16/21

Kindness Poetry Contest
Haibun poetry form only.
Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh

Covid - 19

COVID -19
Irrespective of what your size is
You are not immune to Coronavirus
So stay at home is sound advice
As you may lose at the throw of the dice
Man, woman or child, it does not care
So dice with death...if you dare.
This evil curse is here for a while
He conducts his business with artless guile
To offer the path of least resistance
You must be sensible and keep your distance.
This is not a disease to be treated lightly
And one that will not go politely.
Before he does he will take his toll
Of thousands of humans and not trouble his soul.
If you are lucky enough to escape his scythe
Consider how others managed to survive.
Often by the unselfishness of the NHS
Those doctors, nurses, carers we will forever bless
If it was not for the unselfish acts of public health staff
There could many more treading a one way path.
Arlene Phillips 2020 (c)

Virtues

Nationalities, cultures, customs
All peoples of our planet Earth
Liberals, Conservatives, Independents
My take for what it's worth

Tolerance, sensitivity, understanding
Of other ideas and concepts
Tenderness, kindness, gentleness
Such admirable qualities to be kept

Passionate, Patience, Peacefulness
All belonging to nature's creed
Generous, honourable, unselfishness
A hand to someone in need

Farsightedness, courtesy, flexibility
The die is cast when we're born
Innovator, inventor, or pioneer
A leader with passion so warm

Excellent characteristics these virtues
We seek them all of our lives
A balance derived from honour
The pinnacle for which we strive

Behind the Fence Between Us

An old photograph
From a box full of family memories
Told a timeless vision of how I came to be
A giving heart in the demise of the lives
Of migrant children that waited for me
                    Behind a fence between us

The raggedy dirt stained clothes
The thin smiles of continual hardship
The matted hair, smudged faces and sullen eyes
The eagerness of them to have what I was given
As I stood on the inside locked-in looking out
                    Behind a fence between us

I could not help my hearts embrace
To think that they had less than me
So I gathered joy-filled candy and food to share
Just to see their smiles come through their sadness
And handed my treasure out lovingly at age three
                    Behind a fence between us


September 23, 2019
Writing Challenge 2, September 2019 - Photograph
Sponsor, Wiishkobe Ode

The Gift of Soul

We speak of them together- 'heart and soul,'
   but hearts are flesh- they beat inside of us.
      Emotions grow through love's euphoria
when mind and heart unite in happiness.

But soul- distinct from heart, resides unseen,
   and speaks to us upon a higher plane.
      An aura that enfolds us sacredly-
that holy zone that God instilled in us.

That part of Him that lets us comprehend
   this wondrous nature that surrounds us all;
      the relished splendors of our human life-
the grace that heightens us beyond ourselves.

Compassion, sorrow, and unselfishness;
   a need to share and even yield one's life;
      these cannot be without our gifted souls-
deep-seated in our psyche from the start.

Most humans feel the presence of a God-
   it comes from deep within in many forms.
      Induced or not, we feel that mystic glow-
perceive we are unique on this old earth.

So all-embracing is our sense of God-
   as known from sacred writings long ago;
      made in His image, we are blessed with soul-
a spark from this great glory- is our gift.

Mindfulness

love
inspires
tenderness
attentiveness
complete devotion
unselfishness
mindfulness
trust and
love


(Ninette)


Feb. 10, 2019
Mindfulness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

Wishes Waisted

The Genie asked me what my three wishes will be
what would be my wildest dreams come true
which riches could he bestow on me
what magic would I like to know
which kingdom shall I rule
what is my passion?

I only want to rid the world of evil
cleanse the lands of sickness
fill the shelves of those who hunger

The wishes are for U
what good will these do
your passions will die 
your dreams will grow cold
I can make U live forever 
instead U choose to grow old

Yes but children will only know peace
they shall always be well
and they will never know hunger
and the greatest wish,is unselfishness

                                   PALLANES

Hermine

Hermine
Her heart filled with love, courageous and strong, America bound, her homeland long gone
Every beat of her heart was for someone she loved, selflessly giving from daybreak until dawn
Remembering the past keeps her life in full view, glimpses of Germany to the grandchild smile 
Married a lifetime, committed she stands, her family branches out across this great land
I look up to my mother for her strength and courage, her gentleness and unselfishness, her loyalty and commitment. 
Not once did she ever stop loving family, her love was always unconditionally.
Every time I look in the mirror I see her image and a smile comes across my face.

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