Notes About The Poem

All too often we run into people who think no one can do anything quite as well as they can. They will stand back and criticize a fine job done by someone else. It just isn't up to parr as far as they can see it and no one will ever convince them otherwise. The way I see it nobody does the same thing in the same exact way but both may get the job done and both jobs can be fine. Just not done the same way because what works for me does not work for you.                          Don't try to force your opinions down someone else's throat. Don't try to make your neighbor or co-worker an exact carbon copy of YOU. The fact that we are all different and have different ways of doing things is what makes things interesting. If we were all the same this would be a very boring world. We should all work on being more accepting of each other.                             We can't please everyone or be friends with everyone but we don't have to be sworn enemies either.

Comparisons

People aren't perfect, for sure this is true.
They don't always do what they say they will do.

By the same token they often aren't guilty,
Of commissions, omissions that some will deem filthy.

Nefarious crimes, using darkness for cover,
Lest someone find out and all is discovered.

While often it's true not all are trustworthy,
It just isn't fair to be in a hurry,

To lump all in together and say there you are,
One's as bad as another, the fruit don't fall far.

Common sense tells us in some situations,
Most mistakes are made with the bet of intentions.

Don't be too quick to be judging your neighbor,
For sure some day you may need his favor.

Decide for yourself what works for you,
And don't criticize what your neighbor will do.

No one does anything the same way as you,
And the truth to be told you don't want them to.

It's rare that you'll find one exactly like you.
A soul mate, a brother, the same through and through.

Most people are different, not exactly the same,
'Cause individuality is the name of the game.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 2:02 PM
so very very true, dear Judy. Your poems are often so wise when you give messages like this one!!
Ball Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 1:18 PM
Thank you so much Andrea. God Bless, JB
Andresen Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:04 AM
- We are so many people here on this planet, and we are all vastly different individuals, Judy :) - I agree one hundred percent with you :) - A wise and lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ball Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:37 AM
Thanks bunches Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 7:20 PM
This one is just laced with wisdom, Judy! Love it! Thanks, Gershon
Ball Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:35 AM
Thanks bunches Gershon. God Bless, JB
Babcock Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 12:17 PM
God made us all unique and like the wisdom in your poem. Well said. love phyl
Ball Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:31 AM
Thanks bunches Phyl. I've missed you. God Bless,\ JB
Trifiatis Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 5:33 AM
Exceptional writing, deeply analytic, and uplifting dearest, Judy!
Ball Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:16 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 11:34 AM
Such a lovely penned piece Judy, you bring out some important lessons we all need to learn. This brings out lovely rhyme and flow along with it's imagery so grand. We all need to be each other's servants! Hope all well keep safe and healthy Blessings, Gordon
Ball Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 3:04 AM
Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 9:31 AM
God made each one of us a unique individual - what fascinates me is that there are not 2 people in this world that have the same thumb print - imagine billions of people! So it follows like the day the night, that we will be different from everyone else, and as you say how boring if we were all the same, just like clones! Love your poem Blessings Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:23 AM
Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Michael Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 1:39 PM
Love the read...Well done
Ball Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Thank you so much Arturo. God Bless, JB
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