Respect

Respect is a lesson
That everyone should learn
It needs to be something
That is given in return

Respect is not something
That you can buy
Yes, it is free
But it isn't always applied

And of course I wish
That I could change it all
But I know it won't change
No matter the laws

So I try to avoid
Those without respect
Because knowing you're not appreciated
Is worse when you actually expect it