Judgement

J   Just make sure when you decide
     that you've make the proper choice
U   Use your head then speak right out
     In a respectful tone of voice.
D   Don't be vague or condescending
     Make your demeanor clear
G   Get all the facts if time allows
     Be sure that you're sincere.
E   Everybody can be fair
     All it takes is common sense
M  Making sure what you decide
    Is absent of pretense.
E  Encourage those required to judge
    Not to be too quick.
N  No one likes to be misjudged
    It can really make you sick.
T  These simple things can help decide
    And make a Judgement fair
    It'll show you want to get it right
    And that you really care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 5:06 AM
Congratulations on your win Ralph in Joe Flach's contest "Here Comes the Judge". Love, Carol
Pettit Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Congratulations on winning in the contest. Very clever of you to put your entry in the form of an acrostic.
Guzzi Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Congrad's on this very thoughtful write! Light & Love
Mannan Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM
A superb form and a terrific write Ralph. many congrats for this win.
Richards Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 1:12 PM
I love the combination of Acrostic with rhyme....this is a terrific entry to Joe's contest!! Congratulations are well deserved!!
Sweetheart Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Congrats Ralph on your fantastic win in Joe's cool contest my friend.. an expressive write ..enjoy another top ten win...with luv..
Mehta Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest of Joe, Ralph
Haick Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM
So much truth written in this Acrostic, Ralph that I wish each of us would retain the message and pass it on to our children. My congratulations on your very deserving win in Joe's Contest. Love, Audrey
Devonshire Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Well said, Ralph. We DO need to consider all the facts before trying to make judgments. Congratulations on your win in Joe's contest. Love, Carolyn
Pettit Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Excellent acrostic. Great advice and rhyming to boot!
Tate Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Nice acrostic. Good rhyme scheme. You are right on target by saying we should not be too quick to judge.
Mehta Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Thoughtful expressions on judgement, Ralph
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