EXAMPLES OF ALTRUISM 1. (GIFTING)
It isn’t very hard to tell
when altruism is done well,
for altruists will have a need
that never will be based on greed.
It matters not, if rich or poor,
the altruist, you can be sure
will find a way to help someone
before their working day is done.
As I began to look around,
the first example that I found
was where the authors of a book
invited me to take a look.
Yet there was no expectation
of monet’ry remuneration,
for the book was given free
to the likes of you and me.
What made it even more stand out
was what that book was all about,
with contributors from everywhere
showing they would care and share.
This book was a second edition,
containing pictures and rendition
by doctors and their co-recorders
of stomas and their skin disorders.
Not asking for a single dime,
many medics gave their time,
and freely contributed to
this book to help the likes of you.
And this I can appreciate,
as something to substantiate
that altruism still exists
among medical specialists.
Be Withers 2021
