There is nothing more treasured, <br />For any human being... <br />Than to be respected and treated, <br />As if a jewel one wishes to keep. <br />Instead of disregarded as a fad. <br /> <br />And passed over in time... <br />Like a useless commodity. <br />Leaving so many today to walk around, <br />Feeling worthless and sad. <br />With their heads held down.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-jewel-one-wishes-to-keep/
