David Smith Poet Didactic

Respect

Earning the respect of those who have yet to
   learn the meaning of the word,
Who play with a ball that is too hard,
Using words that only discourage,
Still lacking the courage,
To admit they need help to change,
   their attitude,
So they can be seen as a cool dude, 
Before they are seen as a lost cause,
Giving those around them, just cause to leave,
Is something we should expect of ourselves,
If we care to remember our former selves.

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Moon Harp June 21, 2026 at 2:37 AM Yes, as in your last line "if we care to remember our former selves." Humbled by where we used to be before our eyes were opened to a better attitude and a better life. Good poem, David. Moon Harp David Smith June 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM thank you for taking time to read my work and for your added thoughts about the subject of respect. Stay safe David in NZ