Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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Sometimes it's best to keep yur mouth shut and not express an opinion. That's because when folks get to gabbin' words get bent and twisted all out of shape and suddenly the next thing you know you are the one that did all the talking. This being said it's best sometimes to let folks think you don't have an opinion. If you are pressed to give an opinion it might be best to say something like:"I dont really know what to think because we don't know both sides of the story.   There is always two sides to every story and the one telling their side is always the good guy.

The Book of Proverbs says:

"IN THE MULTITUDE OF WORDS THERE IS CONFUSION AND EVERY EVIL THING."

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Throughout my life I've noticed,
That people like to talk;
But though they like to talk the talk,
Most don't walk the walk.

Most folks think highly of themselves.
Some more than they should.
They'll put on aires and talk about,
The ugly, bad and good;

Of all the people, places, things,
They're seeing, going, doing,
But be polite, be interested,
In what they say they're brewing.

Don't repeat a word you hear.
Don't take one word to heart,
For things change over night, you know,
Make you look like an upstart.

So if you're asked your take on things,
Say it's all news to you.
Just shut your mouth, let others talk,
Let them tell you what's new.

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Lindsay Laurie July 3, 2021 at 6:56 PM Hello Judy … very wise advise indeed. The reason we’re given two ears and one mouth - very good indeed Judy - Lindsay Judy Ball July 3, 2021 at 11:11 PM Than you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu July 2, 2021 at 12:18 PM Hello Judy Ball, i am also going to favour this poem. Good advice . blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 4, 2021 at 11:07 AM Hello Judy Ball, you are welcome my friend. Enjoy your day. Judy Ball July 3, 2021 at 11:09 PM Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB

Harry Horsman July 2, 2021 at 1:18 AM This sure is poetry for soup, never fails to amaze me, why some folk get their kicks from stirring the pot,,,I'm going to fav this Judy, although must admit i find it hard to keep my mouth shut sometimes...As for the poem it is excellent... Judy Ball July 3, 2021 at 11:07 PM Thank you so much Harry. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar July 2, 2021 at 12:57 AM Speech is mightier than the sword. We do have to be careful what we say. Great advice. Hugs. Judy Ball July 3, 2021 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB

Sotto Poet July 1, 2021 at 5:15 PM Throughout the poem, there is excellent imagery and wording. Judy, you have given us some excellent advice. Kindest regards Judy Ball July 3, 2021 at 11:00 PM Thank you so much Lasaad. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu July 1, 2021 at 3:57 PM Hello Judy Ball, yes i agree with you. enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 2, 2021 at 10:16 AM Hello Judy , God bless. Darlene. Judy Ball July 1, 2021 at 8:48 PM Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick July 1, 2021 at 3:28 PM Good advice if one wants to keep a clean slate and not upset anyone but of course the most important person not to upset is our God. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Judy Ball July 1, 2021 at 8:46 PM You got that right girl friend. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB