I use to think of it important,
To express respect...
In response to acknowledge,
A comment addressed and to me made.
But these days I have come to realize,
To acknowledge to not have my respect compromised...
That a giving of respect is sometimes criticized,
If the tone of a comment can be detected to offend.
Leaving the thought to express respect,
Not as important today when respect sincerely given...
Can be interpreted as a wish,
By someone wanting more to start an argument.

Lawrence S. Pertillar

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/leaving-the-thought-to-express-respect/