By Mahadhir bin Monihuldin
Who knew
humanity’s random acts of kindness
these sincerely thoughtful yet completely unplanned deeds
which people do just for our delight
seemingly out of nowhere
in truth come from a place somewhere after all.
Think deeper into a random act of kindness
beneath the enigma that’s wrapped around such a puzzling performance of affection
and one would indeed discover a very deliberate intent
radiating warmth from the hands of the one who intends.
For inside the heart of a random act of kindness
is the noble wish to express appreciation
by passing down memorable antiques ornamented with historical value.
You see, time has a bitter way of chilling us with whispers
of how we grow more forgettable
as it slowly leads us to the void of our demise.
But for these antiques of appreciation we’ve left behind
these very random acts of kindness
preserved carefully within the minds of those we’re sure will cherish them wholeheartedly
against the cold, uncaring sway of time
they shall remain warm and treasured forevermore. ***