Poem: Respect

Photo by Bob Barta

“Respect”

Do my attitudes and habits reflect respect?

Or do other’s needs I neglect?

Inside and outside my door am I aware…

I must show that I care!

To other’s needs I must be alert,

If not, I am in danger of acting like a jerk!

Outside my door I must pay attention,

A thoughtless act may cause harmful contention!

I must understand the world is more than me,

I need to practice respect…that’s the key!

As I go about my day,

Respect keeps disregard at bay!

At day’s end did I act with respect…

Or did I act with neglect?

Envoi: 

Each day as I arise, 

I must engage respect

for the wellbeing of all I meet!

©2017 by Blooming Bobville the practical poet.

May you always be fresh and blooming