Respect and Manners
There was a day some decades ago
when youth showed many a good trate
where has all that gone to? I wonder
sad days indeed to begin this state
It costs nothing to show one self
as having high ideals to share
that brings recognition and praise
respect and manners being so rare
The young can do nothing better
than bring these straits to the fore
to awaken up this world so asleep
girls and boys turn open the door
What would our grandparents think?
if they could see world's state now
they'd be so glad they have left
so do right and make this vow
Respect and manners do please
that should be your true vocation
you would even feel so good inside
make it count for every occasion
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2017
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