Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Respect/ Poets United

Respect

you listen         to what i say                             you give an intelligent response                            

you listen         when i read what i have written            you hear me

sometimes you struggle to understand               you are patient             i am the same

you see what i do         you see me                               and i see you

we smile at each other     this thing called respect         is something exchanged

you open your heart                 and i open mine           respect is like a river

which flows in both directions             north and south            with respect comes love

August 30, 2017         

                                                                       

                       



9 comments:

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Oh, how I love "respect is like a river / which flows in both directions". A wonderful write, my friend.

Susan said...

Totally "something exchanged" and, in that exchange, being seen. How wonderful to sit and think and find that there is some, and we experience it. Thank you.

Gillena Cox said...

Yes I agree with the flow of respect.

Have a nice Wednesday

Much love...

Marja said...

Love it It was like you spoke straight to me and we found an understanding and respect. Beautifully written

Sumana Roy said...

"respect is like a river / which flows in both directions"...You've nailed it Annell.

purplepeninportland.com said...

Truly captured the meaning and feeling of respect, Annell.

Anonymous said...

Yes! You nailed it, my friend. And both directions are necessary for positive change to occur. Thank you,

Elizabeth

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Paul John Dear said...

Amen to that.

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