Judy Ball Poet Couplet

We Learn What We Live

Some learn what they live, it shapes who they are.
Some learn from living, we all bear the scars.

Some learn to be selfish from abuse and neglect.
Some learn to nurture, not harm or reject.

Some learn to reach out, to take in and love.
Some learn to close off, to regress and to shove.

If we learn to inflict as we were inflicted,
Then others will suffer because we were rejected.

If we learn to show love where love is needed,
We break the chain and it isn't repeated.

If you see one in need, untended, alone,
Reach out and accept them and give them a home.

Then you will be happy by blessing another,
And you can know love by loving a brother.

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Jennifer Proxenos June 11, 2022 at 3:42 AM Creative, meaningful couplets with intense power within each line. well penned dear friend Judy, love and hugs, Jennifer.

Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2022 at 10:13 AM A string of impressive couples, dearest JB, beautifully done! Blessings! Demetrios Trifiatis May 31, 2022 at 2:42 AM I am sorry, my dearest Judy, but my comment was related to the poem, therefore it does not change, only the name hehehe...hugs xxx Judy Ball May 30, 2022 at 5:28 PM Thank you so much Demetrios but it's JB not Deb. God Bless, JB

Deb M May 29, 2022 at 11:39 PM Beautiful heartfelt poem with wonderful intent Judy! Cheers Debx Judy Ball May 30, 2022 at 5:35 AM Thank you so much Deb. God Bless, JB