Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

Looking Back

LOOKING BACK

Life ain't always easy,
Can be a bitter pill,
But I found when I was young,
I could have fun still.

We were poor, I guess that's true,
'Cause Mama left my dad,
And took me to the swamp lands,
Where I found life not half bad.

Folks out there didn't have much school,
Got by on common sense.
In fact they looked on city folks,
As just a little dense.

Mom wasn't understanding,
And beat me now and then,
I guess she figured that's the way,
You keep a child from sin.

Grandpa understood me more,
And kept her oft at bay.
The quiet man laid down the law,
And folks heard what he'd say.

Our food was what we grew out back,
And what our men folks hunted.
It wasn't fancy that's for sure,
But no one grew up stunted.

It taught me to be patient,
And wait upon the Lord.
It taught me not to live too far,
Above what I afford.

I learned to love the Lord a lot,
Depend upon His Grace,
I also leaarned an honest man,
Need never hide his face.

I guess I can't complain too much,
'Cause it made me what I am,
And taught me to appreciate,
And respect my fellow man.

                                        Judy Ball

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Daver Austin July 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM Old times, old ways - the good old days, when a child they knew how to raise. Love, daver Judy Ball July 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM Thank you so much Daver. I like writing about my childhood. It's fun to look back sometimes. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick July 6, 2011 at 2:22 PM Enjoyed reading this one..If it is about your life and not just a topic, you grew up like so many people in the south..We didn't have much but we enjoyed the simple things in life..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by, reading and commenting on my work..Sara Judy Ball July 6, 2011 at 3:41 PM This is indeed a peek at my childhood. Thanks so much for stoppiing by aqnd looking at mine too my friend. It's a pleasure to read for me to read for you. God Bless, JB

Zzzzz Zzzzz July 6, 2011 at 1:56 PM A fine write, Judy. It has a bitter-sweet feel to it (no bad thing), but is ultimately uplifting. Good rhythm and interesting narrative. I like it. Thanks for dropping by my site and for your kind comments. Robert. Judy Ball July 6, 2011 at 3:42 PM It's a pleasure to read your work my friend. Thanks for stopping by my site too. God Bless, JB

Francine Roberts July 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM this is wonderful Judy, excellent piece Judy Ball July 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM Thank you so much Francine. Glad you liked it. God Bess, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 6, 2011 at 12:13 PM beautiful..inspirational..honest insight Judy ..struggles turned to appreciation anyway and to the Lord for everything..HE never NEVER lets HIS own down... a great read and write luv.. Judy Ball July 6, 2011 at 1:17 PM Thanks so much Linda-Marie. Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB