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So many times in life we look back on something we said or did and wish we had handled things differently. Sometimes it's better not to say anything at all than to give the wrong impression by voicing an opinion.

Keep Your Hand On My Shoulder

Let me not say hurtful things,
Or shameful actions do.
Let my words not sow deceit,
And thus bring shame to You.

Let my words bring only peace,
And my actions too;
That I may walk with head held high,
And only friends accrue;

For there are those who look for faults,
And point out others sin.
Let me build up my fellows Lord,
And not be one of them.

Cleanse my heart and cleanse my mind.
Let me not cause doubt.
Keep Your right hand on my shoulder Lord,
And Your left hand over my mouth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ashley Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 6:48 PM
Dear Judy, your poem is so beautifully prayerful, inspiring and graceful. I especially enjoy our last two lines.. such a wonderful finale to a lovely piece. Belated congratulations for your poem’s well-deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Mcconnell Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Such a lovely piece Judy, well deserving the POTD, many congratulations! This is a lovely penned piece bringing one under the Lords directive counsel, keep penning these gems. Blessings always,Gordon
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations Judy! This is a beautiful poem. <3
Andresen Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 12:11 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ball Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 7:16 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Daniel Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 6:23 AM
An awesome prayer, Judy, congratulations on POTD:)
Ball Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 1:52 PM
Thank you so much Jo. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 2:09 AM
Hi Judy, I'm just coming back to congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved-Alexis
Ball Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 1:44 PM
Thank you so much Alexis. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 11:49 AM
Hello Judu Ball, i love the last verse it made me laught.. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 11:29 AM
Hello Judy Ball, your welcome my friend. Blessings my friend.
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 5:44 PM
Thank you so much Darlene. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Agustin Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 5:43 AM
Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Thank you so much Beata. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 5:16 AM
love this thoughtful write - & had a chuckle at the last line
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:13 AM
Thank you so much Jack. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Horsman Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 2:18 AM
An amazing work of art, Judy, so akin to today, and that last line, wow says it all, love your poetry and sense of humour. congrats on potd.
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:11 AM
Thank you so much Harry. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 9:04 PM
Gossip] is the worst sin in the world, Well done for your homor for POTD. Hugs.
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:10 AM
Thank you so much Victor. I'm honored. God bless, JB
Nicole Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 7:21 PM
I completely agree with your note. Sometimes, it is best to keep your opinion to yourself. Not all thoughts need to be said aloud. You have spoken truth within, my dear friend. We all have faults and make mistakes. No need to point out the faults in others, just because. Help them by praying. Your last thought makes perfect sense. I am saving this in my favorites. Congratulations Judy, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:08 AM
Thank you so much Brandy. I'm honored . God Bless, JB
La France Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 5:31 PM
Judy, BEAUTIFUL and congratulations of receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:04 AM
Thank you so much Constance. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Roper Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Judy, congratulations on POTD!
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:01 AM
Thank you so much Eve. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
May Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 9:24 AM
Well said Judy, Congrats on POTD
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:57 AM
Thank you so much Joseph. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Kitchin Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Judy, congratulations on POTD, excellent!
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:55 AM
Thank you so much Tania. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 8:59 AM
Now that is a request that I should make every morning when I wake up! Congrats on POTD, Judy! ~ Big Mouth Wolf
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Jayasankar Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 8:55 AM
Judy, hearty congrats on your POTD honor with this beautiful write... Hugs... ~ Ani
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Thank you so much Anitha. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Seeker Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 8:44 AM
A worthy consciousness correction goal indeed! Congrats on POTD Judy!
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Thank you so much Seeker. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Hankins Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 8:21 AM
What a lovely poem, Judy. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:13 AM
Thank you so much Milton. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Goldsmith Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 8:06 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! A great write. Love your ending, "Keep Your right hand on my shoulder Lord, And Your left hand over my mouth." Yes, please do. Have a great/blessed day with this win.............................
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:11 AM
Thank you so much Paula. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 7:48 AM
My congratulations on your POTD. Hugs
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Thank you so much Victor. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Mcintosh Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 7:32 AM
I love this so. Awesome write. CONGRATS on potd and God bless you always, Love, Gina
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Thank you so much Gina. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 6:53 AM
Perfect! Congratulations on POTD, Judy!
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Thank you so much Kim. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Sands Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 6:40 AM
Excellent POTD Judy. Congratulations :)
Ball Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 8:01 AM
Thank you so much Heidi. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
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