Respect!

               Respect!

No one can disrespect another,

Big or small, young or old,

It’s none of your business to do this,

Thinking you are right all the time,

Noone is right all the time,

You may think you are right,

But, that’s not the whole truth,

Have some patience to listen to the other,

That’s the least respect you can give,

When you want to be heard all the time,

Have your own way too every time,

Lend your ears too once a while,

It’s always a two-way process,

Talking and listening go hand in hand,

Don’t drive your point every time,

Give respect and take respect,

Remember that no one will tolerate this,

Be it your own people or anyone outside,

There is a limit to go on and on,

It’s time now to put a full stop,

And to realise disrespect will not be tolerated,

You want to talk, be polite and courteous,

There is a way to talk and listen,

Do it the right way or just don’t talk!

Copyright@Jacqueline Lobo John

India