Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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People are always pointing their fingers at each other in an effort to throw light on some terrible infraction of the rules they think has been committed or more likely to take attention away from themselves and what they are doing.

Remember, you might fool some people sometimes and you might fool everybody for awhile but you can't fool God ANYTIME and in the end you will pay for your dishonesty.

Remember: Time Heals All Wounds And It Also Wounds All Heels.

Pointing Fingers

Never speak ill of others,
No matter what they do,
For I can guarantee my friend,
It'll come right back to you.

Don't repeat the things you hear,
If it could hurt another.
Things like that have ruined lives,
Set brother against brother.

The things you do, the things you say,
Always come back to taunt you.
The past can be a witch my friend,
When it returns to haunt you.

Whatever you cast to the wind,
Gets blown back in your face.
Remember that the next time you,
Put someone in their place.

Be big enough just to admit,
The faults that are your own.
Don't put the blame on someone else.
In time it will come home.

Mind your manners and your mouth.
Remember these words well;
And keep your eyes upon The Lord.
Most gossip's made in Hell.

Do unto others, says The Word,
As you'd have them do to you.
That way it don't hurt so much,
When pay back does ensue.

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Phyllis Babcock December 10, 2016 at 10:51 AM Wise words of wisdom and we should do unto others as the Bible says. Love this piece Judy. love phyl

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2016 at 4:26 PM You are the wisest woman I know here!! God bless you, Judy! Judy Ball December 5, 2016 at 4:56 AM Thank you so much Andrea. Your kind words mean a lot to me. God Bless, JB

Nette Onclaud December 4, 2016 at 12:02 PM so much to ponder on.. such an enlightening and timely message, judy.. huggs Judy Ball December 4, 2016 at 1:30 PM Thanks so much Nette. Your feed back means a lot. God Bless, JB

Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2016 at 10:52 AM Your poem a source of wise advice my friend, Judy, that one should follow however I do not agree with the first verse " Never speak ill of others, No matter what they do," What if the "others" kill one's parent or rape a child or torture someone, should we still remain silent? I know your heart is full of love and kindness but there are moments we have to speak out and criticize otherwise our society will disintegrate! Don't you think my friend? For the rest of the poem, a seven! Judy Ball December 4, 2016 at 1:27 PM I totally agree with you on this my friend. There are some things that cannot be over looked. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus December 4, 2016 at 3:02 AM You speak words of wisdom, Judy....very inspiring...a guide to a more meaningful life. People often fail to notice that when they point a finger at somebody, they are pointing the other 4 at themselves! Best regards // paul Judy Ball December 4, 2016 at 1:17 PM Excellent observation my friend. I agree totally. Thanks so much for your feed back. It means a lot. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner December 3, 2016 at 6:49 PM Very wise words indeed, Mrs Judy. Very well written too:) Judy Ball December 3, 2016 at 10:05 PM Thank you so much Daniel. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Agnes Krampe December 3, 2016 at 6:01 PM I enjoyed your poem, Judy, there is a lot of truth in it. Agnes Judy Ball December 3, 2016 at 10:09 PM Thank you so much for stopping by Agnes. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison December 3, 2016 at 5:58 PM oh such wise words indeed Judy - I love the inspiring notes and will make the poem a fave:-) hugs Jan xx Judy Ball December 3, 2016 at 10:17 PM Thank you so much Jan. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB