It was one of those qualities,
One that was highly treasured.
Young people would use it,
Use it when greeting their elders.
Many used it when meeting strangers,
It was one of those beauties in life.
Nowadays it shocks me,
Shocks me when it is used,
And I am sorrowful,
Sorrowful about its loss,
Its loss from so many people.
I would like to believe it will return
But I may not see it in my lifetime.
That so meaningful way of life
Which costs nothing to give.
It is known as,
Respect.