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Nobody's perfect and everybody makes mistakes but if Jesus doesn't hold it against a person forever neither should you.

Understanding

People get impressions from what they see and hear,
And often they don't understand the why and when and where.
They form opinions in their mind based on their understanding,
Of what they saw or what they heard though facts are not withstanding.

They get angry, lose respect for others they have known,
Without asking them about a thing and contentious seeds are sown.
They got the wrong impression so they looked down their nose,
And thought the worst that could be thought and so the story goes.

Reputations oft are lost and gentle hearts are broken,
When someone doesn't understand and hurtful words are spoken.
Someone always pays the price for the misconceptions of others.
Think before you spread bad news, bring harm to an innocent brother.
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Date: 5/12/2022 12:38:00 PM
Love this write. The start and ending are great and true. Words hurt but people don't seem to care. More soap is needed to wash out the mouths. Have a great/blessed day...............
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Date: 4/30/2022 8:15:00 AM
Oh so true my friend, i have seen this actually happening, very sad and very bad. If someone trusts you enough to tell you something, don't spread what you have been trusted to keep secret. Likewise if you hear gossip about someone you know can't be true, don't repeat it to anyone. Wise words again dear friend. Hugs AND Blessings, Jennifer
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/1/2022 6:40:00 PM
Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/26/2022 5:13:00 AM
Very thoughtful poem, excellent advice, my dearest, Judy! Much liked. Be blessed!
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/26/2022 7:27:00 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/25/2022 10:29:00 PM
Thoughtless words can really hurt. Your beautiful poem offers sage advice, Judy. Blessings, Evelyn
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/26/2022 7:23:00 AM
Thank you so much Evelyn. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/25/2022 12:32:00 PM
What wisdom you pour out into a poem Judy. Such truth <3 God bless you my friend. ~BJ
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/25/2022 2:46:00 PM
Thank you so much BJ. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/25/2022 11:58:00 AM
Well said in this poem that you should think about your words before you open your mouth. We all say things we should not have and regret it later but we should own up to the fact and correct it. Well written Judy. love phyl
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/25/2022 12:03:00 PM
Thank you so much Phyl. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/25/2022 8:58:00 AM
Always establish the true facts before you open your mouth. Tom
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/25/2022 11:53:00 AM
Amen Brother. Thanks bunches Tom. Gpd Bless, JB
Date: 4/25/2022 6:27:00 AM
Perceptions and facts-- not always in congruence. Easy to jump to uninformed conclusions. A powerful theme, Judy, and equally powerful advice.
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/25/2022 8:12:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
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