Judgments

Everyone’s a critic;
Each of us a judge,
Making our pronouncements
After wading through the sludge.

Weighing all the options,
Probing with precision;
Finally arriving at 
A personal decision.

Judgments are subjective
Beyond the basic rules
And sometimes someone judging
Overlooks the hidden jewels.

Life is full of choices
And every time we choose,
Though somebody rejoices,
Another has to lose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Pritts Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 1:59 AM
Very nice Ilene. I hope you'll forgive me but I like to present it the way that I read it. Everyone's a critic.. Each of us a judge.. Making our pronouncements.. After wading through sludge.. Weighing the options.. Probing with precision.. Finally arriving.. At a personal decision.. Judgements are subjective.. Beyond basic rules.. Sometimes someone judging.. Overlooks hidden jewels.. Life's full of choices.. And everytime we choose.. Though someone rejoices.. Another must lose.. Just a thought
Pritts Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 2:00 AM
I was just trying to smooth out the flow. I hope you're not offended. I really did enjoy it. :-)
Williams Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM
ilene, this is a jewel...David
Neels Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 3:32 PM
So much truth to this Ilene. Really enjoyed the wisdom shared ;-) Wilma
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May 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM
So true are you words... and in wondeful poetic form they are showcased.. hugs n luv Michael
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