Respect is a two-way door
Use it correctly
It’ll come back to you
Respectfully for sure
Be mindful of others
When and when not to speak
Give space to a grieving heart
A hug for eyes that leak
Humor can always wait
For more deserving times
Leave well enough alone
Until more positive signs
The law of averages says
What goes around
Quite naturally
Comes back around
In life
If you wish to be respected
You must also be worthy
For you will be inspected
When you truly respect yourself
It is then you invite from someone else
Show that you have it to give
That its not something to sell
Kindness goes a long way
In caring for each other
We’re all siblings
Of sisters and brothers
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Dedicated to a sister from another mother.