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Why are some so quick to judge Before they know all you've been thru? They'd rather give a nasty nudge Than take a stab at grasping you And following assumptions, trudge Upon the shining things you do. There are so few who understand That ALL of us are tending strife And all that we had wished or planned Is at the mercy of our "REAL" life (I hope from that high place they stand They don't fall down on their own knife). * FOURTH PLACE in the "Judgemental People and Haters" Poetry Contest, Brenda Chiri, Sponsor, and in honor of my good friend Robert Lindley. *

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Eve Roper

Date: 12/12/2017 8:49:00 PM

Gregory, nicely done congratulations on your win hugs Eve

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/13/2017 1:21:00 AM

Very kind of you, Eve, thank you so much ... and a hug right back at you, friend! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/12/2017 1:39:00 PM

Elegant and eloquent and always poetic dear friend, congratulations! xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/13/2017 1:20:00 AM

That's my sweet friend, Maureen, who always has a kind word for me, and a heartfelt comment of encouragement ... please know that it is so appreciated, and that you are never taken for granted. You are one of the best things about my joining Poetry Soup. Thank you and blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 12/12/2017 12:43:00 AM

Congratulations, Greg on your win. The last line is a real catcher.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/12/2017 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Subimal - I'm pleased you liked it, Friend! :-)

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/11/2017 5:10:00 PM

Greg, love your verses and the light they so brilliantly shine my friend.Congratulations on your win in Brenda's Haters contest. I too, hope they not fall on their knife and instead they eventually see the light.\!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/11/2017 8:58:00 PM

Thank you very much, Robert, I'm glad you liked it ... I wrote another poem for you, ("To The Slanderers"), but decided to keep this one in the contest, (maybe I should have gone with the other, it might have placed higher?), but the important thing is you saw the support from so many who appreciate you! Blessings, Dear Friend - I'm so glad you're not leaving! :-)

Aqua Marine

Date: 9/4/2017 2:53:00 PM

Understanding is everything, being understood even more...Thank you for a compassionate and merciful write- I am sure it will be an encouragement to many here who need that kind of support, Greg! ( Much appreciated!) : ))

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 9:56:00 PM

That's really very sweet of you, Aqua, and I would love it if that were to be ... sadly, it seems not many people are reading this one, (or commenting, anyway). Blessings to you for your kind comments, my friend! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/3/2017 9:07:00 PM

GREAT approach to this theme, Greg. and that ending line is brilliant.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/3/2017 9:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea ... it saddens me sometimes that, when things don't go as planned or expected, people would rather just assume bad things of you, than have the patience to find out what really happened. Oh, what a different world it would be. Blessings, Friend. <3