I yam what I yam
“I yam what I yam and that’s all what I yam”
A cartoon sailor did say.
It means what you see, is who I must be
So accept and respect it’s my way.
I can change if you ask and give me some time
To give it some thought and agree
But it might stay the same because that’s who I am
So accept and respect, it’s just me.
Mistakes might be made if I take the wrong path
I will hopefully find my way home
Feel free to suggest an alternative route
But respect that the choice is my own.
Let me say that I hear all the words that you speak
But my listening is not always there.
My mind wanders at times as your words pass on through
I guess you don’t feel that I care.
Accept and respect works both ways I should know
So I’m sorry when mine is not there
It is not my intent, I’m the one you should blame
With your help, I will be more aware.
This world is at risk as we bicker and moan
On the things that we can’t all agree
Between your views and mine, there must be a point
To accept or we’ll lose, that’s the key
Though we don’t always get what we ask when we talk
Both opinions still need to have voice
We must give and must take till we both can agree
And accept with respect our joint choice
Why when everything’s said, of the things we should want
There are two that stand out in my mind
It’s respect and acceptance of those that can show
They are open and willing and kind.
