These Unheralded Great People Poem by Francis Duggan

Though in the seeds of compassion true greatness is sown
Not many great people become widely known
Since their acts of kindness in public they never promote
As they feel unworthy to be looked on as people of note
For their acts of kindness and in their generosity by good example they lead the way
The people who help those in need of helping every day
For to make the World better to live in for others their part they do play
Though of how great they are you will never hear them say
For their compassion and kindness they never receive the credit they are due
And to their higher selves they remain ever true
They spend their time working where the poorest people are
The victims of circumstance and drought and war
These unheralded great people i can only admire
And of singing their praises i for one cannot tire.