Demanding respect

It’s something to witness respect
It’s a mystery, little get to taste
And many get to seek

It’s as if it stands on the shoulders of greats
Given when least expected
And present when nothing is given

Yet outside of the walls of platitudes
It can’t be missed
Nor ignored

On its own, it becomes something more
Without a sight it asks for no right
But it is given all

Because it can’t be demanded
It’s like a fusion of sorts
That is observed beyond the will

And in that gaze, stupefied
In that embrace giggles
To a soul extended and not bound

To an essence shared
Amidst them and thee
That’s what respect demands

Even when no one can summon it
Self outside the self guard it
Until it escapes, and a present gift reveals it

Until the next ❤️ beat ~.~.~