In my life I was taught respect,
Respect those who help you,
Respect those who are polite to you
And do things for you,
But especially to respect my elders,
Which I have always done,
Always done in my long life.
But at my age respecting elders is hard,
As I am finding it harder,
Harder to find any of them.
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Respect seems to be dying in our world.
- Category: Reflection
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Forsooth. Which generation neglected to teach the next civility? Or what is it? Culture clashes still should not render incivility acceptable, yet we navigate in an eerie reality where incivility is the rule. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a delightful poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
So very true CM. thank you for your kind words.
Andy
Yes, is anyone elder than us two?!
Thank you Orchi.
Now aint that the truth ..
It surely is Neville, thank you.
Andy
A fun read Cold and I too am finding it harder and harder to find any, that is elders and any that show respect altogether. Point well taken.
Thank you for your words soren.
Andy
My pleasure Andy
I always do this, enjoyed the read
Thank you Tobani.
Andy
You are very welcome
It's a sad thing that this among other things have gone by the side way...
So true arqios, I do hope respect returns some day.
Andy
Me as well Andy๐๐ป๐๏ธ
What is it I'm supposed to respect? Respect the human being, no matter what age, if he/she/they are open/liberal/ humane. No respect for someone who is bigoted/deaf to other ideas/inflexible.
Thanks for your words DAve.
Andy
Age does not necessarily provide wisdom, Andy.
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