You see,
the kid doesn’t forget.
Forgive, yes
but forget, never.
Kids don’t make the rules,
but they’re a product of them.
And no matter what you say
after the fact,
the fact,
is still a fact.
No matter how old you get,
respect isn’t due
remember,
it’s earned.
You see,
enforced respect holds no weight.
Power, yes
but honor, none.
Kids don’t make the rules,
but they abide.
They see,
and survive
no matter the so called times
that they’re raised in.
You can try, but
you just can’t fool kids.
No matter how old you get,
right is right
and wrong is wrong,
things never change.
Except for the kid,
you see.
Words Of An Average White Male 
This is a powerful bunch of words. Very well said.
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Thank you Peggy.
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So incredibly true…
No matter how old you get,
respect isn’t due
remember,
it’s earned.
I cannot tell you how many times I had to tell myself this while growing up. As a parent, I have always tried to keep that in mind. With respect, comes respect deserved…
Lovely write.
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Thank you, glad it resonates. Keep up the good work!
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You’re welcome.
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This is awesome! I loved it!
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Thank you Roy – kids are the future. Period.
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