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So often, people judge one another without really getting to know them. Some of the nicest poeple I have ever met turned out to be someone I thought was so much different just by their appearance. One never knows who's hidden under covers.

Judgmental

Please don't try to judge someone 
By the cover of their book

You really don't know whom they are
By the way that they might look
 
You might see something on their front page
That opens up your eye

It just might be that the one you've judged
Is just like you and I 

Things can look the other way 
it's happened once or twice
 
The one you've judged and thought was kind 
May not have been so nice
 
So I hope I taught you something 
That I hope you won't forget 

Try not to be judgmental 
To the person you've just met
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 7:31 AM
True. Sage advice, never judge a book by it's cover. Happy Easter Charles Messina.
Messina Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 2:47 PM
Hi again, Absolutely !! Sorry for the late responses I was on vacation and had NO wifi ugh..after I get settled back in I will be reading some poetry...Hope you have a wonderful Easter Leanne....HUGS // Charlie
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:58 AM
Hello Charlie Messina, all through my life i have never judged anyone. I accept the person for the way they are. Always done this. Nice to meet you. Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Thank you Charlie, I wish you a Happy Easter. I look forward to reading more of your poetry.
Messina Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Hello Darlene, thanks for commenting on this. The way you have always looked at others is a beautiful thing, that's the same way I have always been and the way I would think it should be. Very nice to meet you Darlene, I hope you have a wonderful and joyous day ! Charlie
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