Notes About The Poem

For the very thngs we have done ourselves we will tar, feather and ride our neighbors out of town on a rail.                                                                                                                                  Seems to me the most excercise some people get is from jumping to conclusions about other people.

 

Just An Observation

We oft expect of others,
In most given situations,
What we ourselves would do,
For it's our inclination,

To think that we are all the same,
So we think they would do,
The same as we if we should find,
Ourselves in those same shoes;

So when we suspect another,
Of some skullduggery,
Or we look down on someone,
And think debauchery,

Because they made in innocence,
A picturesque remark,
That we perhaps misunderstood,
And decided to embark,

On a mental journey,
To the land of fantasy,
Imagining the things they did,
And we begin romancing,

Evil thoughts within our minds,
That have no ground at all,
except within our fertile mind,
Where Satan has a ball.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 5:05 PM
Hello Judy Ball, this is a great poem. have a nice evening my friend.
B. Avatar
March 21, 2019 at 11:50 AM
A belated congratulations on POTD, Judy.. Expressed so wonderfully! An amazing write, my friend.. Have a blessed day!
One Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Congrats on potd..
Ball Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 11:12 PM
WoW! Thank you so much. Didn't know I got it. :)
Proxenos Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 12:39 AM
Hi Judy, Missed this very deserved honored POTD. A wonderful write and a great read and also, very true as I think at times everyone is guilty of thinking that others should think like we do, and react to situations as we do, we are all unique individuals. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 9:47 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer God Bless, JB
Ifeanyichukwu Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 12:32 AM
Judy this is actually the irony of the human mentality, because we reason differently and understands things differently too. Good presentation of human mental approaches. Congratulations Judy on your POTD..
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:44 PM
Thank you so much Okonkwo. God Bless, JB
Nicole Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 11:04 PM
One should never place themselves in the shoes of another- unless they have walked the same path. There are many in the world, passing judgement, before reading the entire book. Congratulations Judy, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:41 PM
Thank you so much Brandy. God Bless, JB
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 12:07 PM
I am back to congratulate you on POTD Judy. Wonderful! : ) xxoo
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:38 PM
Thank you so much Connie. God Bless, JB
Wanter Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM
I'm reminded of that saying "When I point a finger at you, I have three fingers pointed back at me!" Love you well, well written poem. Congratulations!
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:35 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
May Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Well expressed Judy...Congrats on POTD..
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Thank you so much Joseph. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 8:24 AM
WoW! Judy What a deep and thought provoking piece. Well done. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:29 PM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB
Warrior Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Never been to a Satan ball...must be very hot stuff lol...Congrats!!! on POTD!! Judy...love & light...^WW^
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Thank you so much Winged Warrior. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 7:42 AM
So well said..congrats on poem of the day, Judy.
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:22 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 7:36 AM
A succinct and apt observation and fantastic poem Judy! Congratulations for your well deserved POTD! xomo :)
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:19 PM
Thank you so much Maureen. God Bless, JB
Sands Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 6:44 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Thanks so much Heidi. God Bless, JB
Cunningham Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 4:15 AM
Thought provoking verse Judy. It's so easy to misunderstand a situation and go down the wrong path. Congrats on POTD.
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Thank you so much Tom. God Bless JB
Andresen Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 4:02 AM
- So well said, Judy ! - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 3:04 PM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Allison Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 3:17 AM
So well observed Judy and very worthy of POTD:-) adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs jan
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 2:32 PM
Thank you so much Jan. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Vangaveti Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 1:19 AM
A tight slap to the judgemental minds!!
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 2:26 PM
The Bible tells us we shall be judged as we have judged. Thanks so much for stopping by. God Bless, JB
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 7:38 PM
It is so true. Many are so fast to judge others without knowing any facts of why! When someone is rude or mean in front of my granddaughters, I tell them they must be having a really bad day which they accept. Sometimes they will tell me, I am having a bad day Grammy! So cute. I like it when they let me know how they are feeling. Loved your poem! : ) xxoo
Ball Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 2:05 PM
Excellent Connie. When they let you know it means someone is teaching them well. Bravo. Thanks for stopping by with your encouraging words. God Bless, JB
Michael Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 5:20 PM
"skullduggery" haven't heard that word in years...Well written poem indeed...enjoyed it...
Ball Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 7:14 PM
Thank you so much Arturo. God Bless, JB
Marine Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 2:05 PM
A " just" observation indeed, Judy- a Fave, and thank you for your bold voice of reason. Much appreciated! (((HUGS)))
Ball Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 3:24 PM
Thank you so much my friend. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Ball Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 3:24 PM
Thank you so much my friend. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
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