Respect

As you all know, It's National Poetry Month. We will celebrate by posting an inpirational poem each day to enlighten and encourage our Respectedd readers. Today's poem is called 'Respect.' If you are in touch with the news, I'm sure you have noticed the lack of Respect certain media have when it comes to the cultural and personal differences of others. I hope this poem, written by David Harris, encourages you to respect one another despite your different truths. Enjoy :)

Respect

If we can not respect another

How can we expect them to respect us

If we can not respect someone’s beliefs

How can we expect them to respect ours

If we can not respect another’s race

How can we expect that race to respect us

If we can not respect others

How can we expect respect in return

Everyone expects respect

No matter who they are

The only way to gain it 

Is to start treating everyone

As a friend, a brother, a sister

As part of our extended family

No matter what colour or creed they are

Only then you will start to get

The respect you so dearly crave 

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