Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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People love to point their fingers at others, either to take bad light off themselves and their own deeds or just to humiliate someone else thus making themselves feel big in their own eyes.

But if you  take a look at your hand when you point your finger at someone or something you've got three of your fingers pointing back at yourself. 

TOLL BRIDGE

There's a price to be paid for everything.
Nothing in life is free;
So be sure of a thing and the price to be paid,
Is it worth it? If not let it be.

We pay a price for whatever we do;
Where we go, who we see, what we say.
Even the way we wear our hair,
Is discussed and recounted next day.

Nobody worries 'bout right or wrong,
Or gives credit for circumstance.
Nobody cares if you're misunderstood,
Or about your innocence.

People watch people, for sure this is true.
It's self entertainment they seek;
So they watch other people in hopes they will find,
Some excitement to perk up their week;

So be careful about the places you go,
Speak clearly whenever you speak.
Be careful about the way you dress.
Keep your manner mild and meek.

People bend words and make up tales,
About who they saw when and where.
They care little about who they hurt with their words,
As long as they get to share.

They seek entertainment, popularity,
They seek to be amused.
They don't think about their target,
Or how they're being used;

But nothing in life is free, My Dear,
And they'll pay the piper too.
They'll pay for their words and they'll pay for their deeds,
Jusy like me and you.

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Paula Goldsmith April 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM What a powerful write you have here. Words are very powerful, both good ones/bad ones. Have a very blessed day writing away............ Judy Ball April 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB

Joe Maverick April 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM Too true Judy.' Good one for us all To remember.' Judy Ball April 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM Thank you so much Joe, God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick April 23, 2026 at 4:50 AM So many things in life that a person has to face and our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren when they go to a public school. Sometimes I feel like it is throwing them into an ocean of sharks telling them to swim and get back home safe. Thank you, Judy, for sharing this one with us. We as parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends, aunts and uncles need to stay prayed up and do what we can. Sara K Judy Ball April 23, 2026 at 8:06 AM Thank you so much Sara. I do so agree with you. God Bless, JB