Judge Me

JUDGE ME!


Did you ever stop to ask if I am doing fine,
Or what’s been on my mind?
But you would rather comment on the amount of make-up 
I put on,
Yes you would rather judge me-

Maybe all I’m looking for, is a friend,
You could have been there just to help mend; 
But you would rather comment on all the clothes that 
I put on,
Yes you would rather judge me-

My sisters, did it not make sense when I often stayed off work,
And when I did return, all you did was smirk,
But you would rather comment on the amount of days
I was off,
Yes you would rather judge me-

Women! Look into my empty eyes.
 Listen to my silent cries.
Feel my undetected pain.

Are you not suppose to be a mother, a sister, a friend?
Where’s the compassion that you show your own but not a stranger?
Aren’t we protectors, nurturers, defenders?

All the make-up, all the clothes and all the days off?
They are just to cover the hurt!
Sssshh! Its okay, don’t comment and don’t judge me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Falgout Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Pretty sure your poem will reach the hearts of many whom are judged and people do not see the wonderful beauty inside, hope all find peace, felt the passion, love debra
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September 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM
CLAUDENE, congratulations with your awesome featured poem of the week... enjoy your day :-) PD
Lander Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 3:49 PM
great write. love the tone of the narrarator
Hiramun Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 9:07 AM
thank you :)
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