Learning - slowly

1st draft

I am learning: true value
is determined by the dollar amount
placed on goods and services

bargain basement prices and give-aways
allotted minimal value

acts of altruism ridiculed
kindness misinterpreted

respect for intentions
an alien concept

to the takers

the dichotomy: financial remuneration
an additional reward
when value is shown

through enthusiasm and joy
of those you'd happily give to

for their understanding of
the essence of giving.

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2nd draft

I am learning: true value

is determined by the dollar amount

placed on goods and services

bargain basement prices and give-aways

allotted minimal value

acts of altruism ridiculed

kindness misinterpreted

respect for intentions

an alien concept

to the takers

the dichotomy: financial remuneration

an additional reward

when value is shown

through enthusiasm and joy

of from those you'd gift to freely happily give to

for their understanding of

the essence of giving.