Acts of service Quote by Richelle E. Goodrich
““If you were not so gentle, If you were hard to please, If you were never patient And always ill at ease, If you were far from humble, If you could not forgive, If all you did was grumble And curse the life you live, If you were irreligious, If you were not composed, If you were quite ignoble, If you had not proposed, If you were daft as killdeer, If you were less than kind, If you were proud and pushy, I’d pay you little mind. And never would I ever Call you Valentine. But you are kind and gentle, So patiently at ease. You’re gracious, sweet, and humble. Not ever hard to please. You evince faith and service; They dictate how you live. Good will along with mercy Allow you to forgive. Despite the trials and heartaches, You count your blessings all. Despite the miles between us, Persistently you call. The gestures of affection. The compliments so kind. The selfless acts of service Endear you in my mind. And that, my dear, is why I Call you Valentine.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Valentine” by Richelle E. Goodrich, 2015
The poem lists many negative traits that would disqualify someone from being called a Valentine, then praises the beloved’s kindness and humility as reasons for love.
In simple terms: Love values kindness and humility.
Key Takeaway
Cherish gentle, humble qualities.
Themes
love
humility
kindness
gratitude
relationships
Mood
warm
affectionate
Type
poetic
celebratory
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- friendship
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
Virtue ethics
emotional intelligence
affection
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you cherish in loved ones?
- How can you show gratitude daily?
A Different Perspective
Love can be expressed through actions, not just words.
