In my younger days respect was there,
It was within your mind
And wasn’t something you had to teach.
You said please when asking,
And thank you when you received things.
You listened when an adult spoke,
Held the door open for all,
Gave up your seat for elders.
Mum and dad didn’t need a program,
A program to teach it,
It was a way of life that was there
And those simple things stayed,
Stayed with you for life
As they have for me,
And people of my generation.
I wonder what happened to respect
In the new generations nowadays.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Where has respect gone!!
- Category: Reflection
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Good write Gold. Coooeeee - you back?! lol. Though there are some good younger folk too, I think.
When you were cut orf I nearly said Ch.............. heehee.
Thanks Orchi.
It was lost when discipline became mistaken for abuse and mothers were taken out of the home to provide for families that no longer had guidance. Well written Andy
So very true soren, discipline at home seems to have been banished.
Andy
When people have no common sense blanket rules that destroy judgement are put in place
Something that we need these days and so easy to learn and practice should we choose to/ 🙏🏻🕊️
Very true Rik, thank you.
Andy
Most welcome, Andy🙏🏻🕊️
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