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Respect
heavy heart
light beats
shoulders dread the weight soon to be

respect is earned
respect is owed
respect fades and they chase
words and comforting smiles
forget the sighs and chase the highs

leave a trace of roses and delights
Be that which the minds desire
uphold the calmness with a smile
and tell the wrinkles of your eyes,
that time flows like the tides
sometimes tranquil
like the peace of your mind
sometimes a vivid sword
like the raging waves you can't disguise

expand your chest and breathe
for soon it will be
light steps and a steady beat


© shahrazad