built to be a righteous man
mother always taught me
life is about planning
and determination
searching for higher self
isn't paralleled to a search
for reverence
i'm sure of it

we can't sit and wish for the
deepest respect of others
please respect yourself
and work for yours
work for love and the
inner-development
i promise you're
reverent enough
in that alone
find home in your heart
solid sanctuary is unnecessary
if you can see the hope and joy
in your bones, flesh and soul

reverence comes from within
if you work towards that
then the outward love and loyalty
will come with time
trust yourself
and the world will trust you back
i promise

- negassie