One Question

I still think of that question,
Like I'm still answering you.
That one word has haunted me,
"Why?"

Maybe I'm still still trying to,
Trying to answer that myself.
But I know the main part,
The part that counts the most.

I will be respected,
I will be treated right,
I will not be lied to,
I will not cheated on.

Words with no meaning,
They will do nothing to help you.
Acts that go against what you say,
Will hurt us both.

But mainly,
The answer is about respect.
If you don't respect me,
Why should I trust you that way.

Reviews

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. "respect" is very critical to our survival ... and i do believe that if we forget the things that make us feel "disrespected" ... then we might make the same mistakes again ... an amazingly profound piece of poetry ... i agree with your perspective entirely ...

[Sunset Girl]

I wrote this not long ago, but the relationship ended over two years ago. and while some may say I need to "get over it" it's a thing you shouldn't. This question not only made me think (and keep thinking) but always remember what I'm worth and deserve.

[rivers]

Respect is something we all need. It's a bit like this thing we call love. People are not capable of showing it until we accept ourselves as worthy to accept it. Trust is earned not given and each are important parts of an emotional relationship trilogy. This was my emotional connection to your thoughts but I'm really addressing the feelings from the writers perspective that I'm getting about the other person you are addressing from your perspective. I'm sorry you're hurting...Bottom line....

But mainly,
The answer is about respect.
If you don't respect me,
Why should I trust you that way.