Respect is more than faithfulness—
It is listening,
Letting your partner's voice
Rise and echo in the room,
A melody you honor.
Respect is communication,
The gentle art of speaking and hearing,
Of learning from the past,
And steering clear of old wounds
You know will ache.
Respect is the pause before words,
A breath between thought and tongue,
The courage to try and understand
Even when the path is unclear.
Respect is empathy—
A hand reaching out,
A heart leaning in,
A willingness to feel what they feel.
Respect is effort,
A daily tending,
A promise kept in small, quiet ways.
Respect is love—
Pure, patient,
The foundation
On which everything else stands.
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