Mad Respect

Posted by Brad Osborne on January 18, 2021 · 20 Comments 

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You earned my respect many years ago

When you chose the hardest choice

Ignored the clamor, family turned foe

And listened to your own inner voice

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You found a heart that made you happy

You decided to control your own life

You spoke your vows standing by the sea

And took for yourself a lovely wife

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Most families could ask for little more

Unless cultured bias leads them blindly

Tradition trumping a love so pure

They could never see the heart you see

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It is all their loss tallied in the end

As what fades is their desired control

You always stood by your very best friend

And have earned your kindred soul

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And when it came time to stand alone

With the angst and the fear that holds

You spoke your truth in strident tone

And chose to live by being most bold

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This simple choice to fight for yourself

Choosing to break when you could no longer bend

Is what I see as your greatest wealth

And why I am lucky to call you friend

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