Obey and Respect

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i’ll be what you
want me to be
i’ll do what you
want me to do

that’s obey.

i obey
you. i listen to
your commands,
your sayings

it’s not
satisfying,
isn’t it?

respect is what
you seek, which
hasn’t yet earned
can’t be demanded

for it won’t
be sincere.