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Judge Not the Thoughts of Others

Critical thoughts not said out loud. Rumbling sounds heard through the crowd. “Who are we to judge him?”, one said. Discerning thoughts all in my head. Judging is not the task at hand. He walks and talks and takes his stand. My goal is not his words to critique, But to understand how they’re unique. It’s not the physical, the cause of his blinks, But more the mental, the way that he thinks. The trait that makes his thoughts one of a kind. That triggers and opens, only his mind. By nature, or nurture, we can’t really know. But uniqueness in him, Creation did bestow.

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Christina Bowring

Date: 8/27/2023 11:16:00 AM

I love this so well written sonnet Bill. I especially love the ending couplet. Also the lines, ‘ My goal is not his words to critique/ But to understand how they’re unique’. Just lovely! Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/27/2023 2:59:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Christina. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/13/2023 3:14:00 AM

I agree with you 100 percent Bill my friend every thought and every idea of every single individual worldwide, should be taken into account. As long as they are not racist and having said that i mean no culture creed or nation should adopt this stance. So well penned Bill, well said.Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Bill Baker
Date: 8/13/2023 6:48:00 AM

Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Jennifer, and for the visit to my poetry. Hugs, Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/12/2023 9:33:00 PM

Indeed, respecting the journey of each soul, we pray and focus on our own

Bill Baker
Date: 8/13/2023 11:21:00 AM

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Unseeking Seeker. It's nice to have friends like you. Have a great week! Bill

David Fisher

Date: 8/12/2023 1:34:00 PM

So wonderfully put, Bill. Always a pleasure to read and to remember!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2023 3:23:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, David. Life is good, we are blessed to be given the opportunity to experience it. Have a good weekend, my friend. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 8/11/2023 3:48:00 AM

Bill Bill Bill. Good Morning. Allow me to say exactly. We must not and should not and can't judge others in any way especially when it comes to the powerful yet fragile mind. As you beautifully and perfectly say "creation did bestow". Have a wonderful morning and weekend too. Keep enjoying poetry and poetrysoup also. Your entry is a great reminder to us all. Blessings always (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2023 2:39:00 PM

Thank you for always offering positive and encouraging comments, my sweet friend. I'm so happy we both found Poetry Soup, Lisa. Write On! Bill

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/10/2023 11:22:00 PM

An excellent sonnet Bill. We should not try to analyse what goes on in someone’s mind. Let and let live is the best advice to give or receive, for every individual is unique in thought and deed… Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2023 2:46:00 PM

We all make a lot of assumptions about people and tend to think we know what they're thinking. Most, at best, are only partly true. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 8/10/2023 10:05:00 PM

Each one is unique and each one has his way of thinking and behaviour ! Who are we to judge others ? Trying to see goodness in others makes all happy ! Great philosophy which I too share. Let God judge. Beautiful sonnet !

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2023 2:52:00 PM

Thank you, Valsa, your thoughts and comments are always welcome. We all seem to want everyone to be just like us so we can validate the life we've chosen to live. It would be boring if we were all alike. I like the attitude of live and let live. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/10/2023 7:45:00 PM

And right you are, Judge not, for only He Himself above earth own that right to judge the people. A wonderful write, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2023 3:03:00 PM

Thank you, Akkina, for the visit and comments. The Bible teaches us to judge not, less we ourselves be judged. I've too many faults to want others judging me. Seldom will they know what I've experienced in my life, and without a thorough knowledge of one's experiences, fair and helpful judgement is unlikely. Have a pleasant weekend! Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/10/2023 1:52:00 PM

A powerful write. Only God should judge. Have a great/blessed day writing away.............

Bill Baker
Date: 8/10/2023 2:12:00 PM

I agree, Paula. I older I get and the more I think I know, the more I realize how little I know. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 8/10/2023 11:25:00 AM

"His goal is not his words to critique, but to understand how they're unique.". Love that line. I like reading poetry from foreign lands, especially African poetry. It's so detailed and descriptive. And so much pain. They don't get much attention here, but I love the unique voices

Bill Baker
Date: 8/10/2023 2:10:00 PM

I place a high status on people and things that are unique, Tom. I try to read poetry from poets from other countries for a better understanding of the people that have had a different experience of life than I have. Much Trith comes out of the mouths of those that have faced desperation in life. Suffering and major medical challenges are often the seeds to great learning and understanding of themselves and others. Thanks for your mindful comments, Tom. I appreciate your reading and commenting on my poetry, my friend. A poet friend in Texas. Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 8/10/2023 10:25:00 AM

Nice poem Bill. We should never judge any one on looks or their thoughts.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/10/2023 2:06:00 PM

I agree, Jay. We are all unique and have value to the whole we call the human race. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Lin Lane

Date: 8/10/2023 8:43:00 AM

Good morning. You're correct that we have no right to judge anyone, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/10/2023 2:05:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Lin. I have enough of a challenge just trying to figure myself out, I certainly don't have enough information to even be able to judge another person, as unique as each of us is, even if I wanted to judge someone else ... which I don't. Have a great week my friend. Bill