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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 ~

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Darrell Rose

Date: 3/10/2024 5:26:00 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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/29/2024 9:05:00 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.............

Deb M
Date: 3/3/2024 9:18:00 AM

Thankyou lovely Paula….glad you like it! Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 2/20/2024 5:58:00 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

Deb M
Date: 3/3/2024 9:17:00 AM

Thankyou Twin! Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/19/2024 11:34:00 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/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/3/2024 10:33:00 AM

Hello Deb , I am glad to hear that you are fine. Darlenex

Deb M
Date: 3/3/2024 9:16:00 AM

Hi Darlene….thankyou for your lovely offer it is very sweet of you! I am all good sweet Darlene! Debx

Gary Radice

Date: 2/16/2024 10:09:00 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

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:14:00 AM

How lovely to see you Gary….and thankyou for comment! Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 2/14/2024 3:12:00 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.

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:13:00 AM

Me too Terry!!……thankyou my funny friend! Debx

Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/10/2024 10:10:00 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.

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:12:00 AM

You are way too kind my lovely Hiya and a fave from you WOW!! Thankyou….Debx

Hiya Sharma
Date: 2/10/2024 10:11:00 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 :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/10/2024 3:37:00 PM

I know how it feels to be judged--has happened many times in my life, mostly at work...once 'damned' it's hard to overcome...I just learned to let it go--has more to do with others than me...it's a power thing I guess...don't know..too complex for me :-) Have a splendid evening, Sara

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/10/2024 12:33:00 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...

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:11:00 AM

Hi ilene…..yes it does unfortunately! Thankyou ….Debx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/10/2024 12:17:00 PM

A very good poem. I hope it makes a difference with trouble makers.

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:09:00 AM

Thankyou Hilda….Debx

Silent One

Date: 2/10/2024 9:28:00 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..

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:09:00 AM

Thanks Mr S! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 2/10/2024 5:27:00 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.

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:08:00 AM

Thanks lovely Lin! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 2/10/2024 5:26:00 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

Deb M
Date: 2/18/2024 12:08:00 AM

Thank you as always sweet Ink! Debx