Respect

MyMomma taught me basic respect, then

MyUncle Sam reinforced it.

Everyonewants it,

Mostfolks expect it and

Society’squick to endorse it.

 

Ifound early on that

Fairfavor is granted

Tohe who shows appreciation,

Anddeference grows

Whereesteem juxtaposes with

Abhorrentconsideration.

 

Inreverence we kneel as we

Worshipin silence

Andgive Him the honor and praise.

Ourtribute completes when

Thepeople we meet

Aregreeted with kindness and

Notturned away.

 

Andthen in the end

Weget back what we lend,

Asdignity stalks

Likean old trusted friend.