Words Strung Together

Respect,
Such a strange word.
We don't truly know
The meaning.

And Yet,
We are all told
To live by it
To give it.

Nobody
Can give you one
Single sure definition
To follow.

Special
Ties along with
The phrase "respect"
Forever.

Together,
The two words,
Create a picture
Unseen.

Grace
A measure that we,
Cannot really see
But try to know.

Confidence,
Something found
Right next to self
Esteem.

We all use
These words openly
No caution, no
Regrets.

No remorse,
No sorrow, no
Anger or concern.
We just live.

But we find,
These few simple
Words strung together
Mean more,

Than we'll ever
Even begin,
To understand.