-Before You Judge


You have judged me from lies told
Labeled me not OK
Decided to avoid me
Keep the likes of me at bay
~
You have listened to untruths
Told to many not only you
Yet in silence l remain steadfast
As to myself l stay true
~
Open your eyes and heart 
See me for who l truly am
For l am not what I’ve been portrayed
I should not be unfairly damned
~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rose Avatar
March 10, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Ahhhhhh. The judgement that comes from eyes that do not see and from ears that do not hear.... I enjoy your work more and more. Your mastery of the art of poetry is evident in every piece you bless us with. Darrell
Goldsmith Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 9:05 AM
WOW!!! I just read your powerful/wonderful write. What a great ending. Life can be so unfair. I like to find people who Do Not talk/Judge others... Have a blessed/great day.............
M  Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Thankyou lovely Paula….glad you like it! Debx
Baker Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Great message in this one Deb. People who judge lose the friendships of many that would benefit their lives. Thanks for sharing this important message through your poetry. Big Hugs, Bill
M  Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Thankyou Twin! Debx
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Hello Deb, the person that judged you is in the wrong. What gives that person the right to judge you? No one is perfect in this world. You want to talk soup mail? Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Hello Deb , I am glad to hear that you are fine. Darlenex
M  Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Hi Darlene….thankyou for your lovely offer it is very sweet of you! I am all good sweet Darlene! Debx
Radice Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Hi Deb. Excellent as this platform is it does at times bear resemblance to social media, and with that comes the niggles that go hand in hand with such. I'm still trying to suss out why a few people have followed me and after I have reciprocated and followed them, they've unfollowed me not long after. LOL! I've adopted a live and let live approach. Life's rich tapestry and all that. . Don't let it play with your brain and just concentrate on the poetry and enjoy. My thoughts only. Cheers - Gary
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:14 AM
How lovely to see you Gary….and thankyou for comment! Debx
Flood Avatar
February 14, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Back biting, sniping, lies, false allegations or accusations are the domain of insignificant losers; the lonely people who are not comfortable in their own skin. It’s a fact… you can’t please all the people all the time, but if YOU like you then that’s what counts. A clearly heartfelt write. Hope ‘they’ get a new hobby soon.
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Me too Terry!!……thankyou my funny friend! Debx
Sharma  Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Oh my, this poem made me feel many emotions, beautiful Deb.. I've been through this path infinite times, where people have judged and labelled the situation for its outer appearance.. One should always look within their hearts and soul, before jumping to conclusions about anyone.. I agree, there's so much resilience and strength in recognising that we can't hold onto people's thoughts, neither we can control them. Let the world say what it believes, we must stay true to our inner conscience.
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:12 AM
You are way too kind my lovely Hiya and a fave from you WOW!! Thankyou….Debx
Sharma  Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 10:11 PM
This is just an impeccably crafted poem and is directly going in my FAVs!! Keep writing and shining always, sending you many best wishes :)
Bauer Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 12:33 PM
well said, deb! i'm always a little sad when i hear of conflicts on this site (i'm assuming that this refers to that, but i could be wrong). writing is a great way to get those feelings out, as you've done here...
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Hi ilene…..yes it does unfortunately! Thankyou ….Debx
Greenhough Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 12:17 PM
A very good poem. I hope it makes a difference with trouble makers.
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Thankyou Hilda….Debx
One Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 9:28 AM
People should always value a person on face value and not judge from anothers opinion... but such is life... you should not be unfairly damned nor should anyone else.. very true dear poet..
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Thanks Mr S! Debx
Lane Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Dear Deb, those who protest loudest and repeatedly do so to cover their guilt instead of admitting it and moving on. I know you were the victim, despite what was cried in opposition. Fingers pointed at you should be turned on the one who is at fault. That old adage. “Talk is cheap,” holds true. Pay no mind to those who talk when they don’t know the real facts.
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Thanks lovely Lin! Debx
Empress Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Ah what a sincere and heartfelt poem i felt so sad reading this, as i know how it feels to be judged and lies being told around to get hate against me. Sigh such is life! But real ones would not judge others based on what they hear, as theres always three sides to every story, but not everyone thinks like that. Sending you light always dear deb. Take care of yourself
M  Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Thank you as always sweet Ink! Debx
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