Judy Ball Poet Rhyme

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Whatever you dish out, even if you think you're right, will be handed back to you, so if you get a little nudge don't turn around and push. Maybe it was someone trying to get your attention or perhaps an accident. Either way if you meet a problem with a smile it will most often turn out better than if you enter guns a-blazin' .

You Reap What You Sow

Sometimes things just don't turn out.
Sometimes things don't fit.
Just the way you hoped they would,
But don't get in a snit.

Try to make the best of things,
Just the way they are.
It may not be just perfect,
But for sure it's up to par.

You worked so hard, you did your best,
Left nothing up to chance;
But don't judge the day by what you reaped,
But by the seeds you plant.

If you plant smiles instead of frowns,
You're sure to get back cherries.
Plant some hugs and kisses,
And you'll get a bowl of berries;

But stomp and snort, plant anger,
Discord and irritation,
And you'll get back no sweets my friend,
Because you plant vexation.

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Jennifer Proxenos January 19, 2022 at 10:42 AM I often wonder, are people born nasty, indifferent, otherwise a couldn't care less attitude of what happens to anyone, sarcastic, manipulative i could mention more, Can't they just be nice to others, that is all I would ever ask of anyone, and loyalty, so very important. blessings and hugs, sound advise Judy. Jennifer. Judy Ball January 19, 2022 at 1:12 PM I think it was the Apostle Paul who said:" No man is good. No not one. Save Christ within us." We all have our demons that we fight. Something that separates us from God. Only through Christ will we be saved. Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB

Bill Baker January 17, 2022 at 11:03 PM Amen, Judy. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Well written rhyme poem. Great final verse! Have a great week! Bill Judy Ball January 19, 2022 at 1:05 PM Thanks so much Bill. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar January 17, 2022 at 9:43 AM To do a job properly you must have the right attitude. Great poem. Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 2:20 PM Thank you so much Victor. Ain't it the truth. God Bless, JB

Alexis Y. January 17, 2022 at 8:19 AM WoW! Judy, This is well written poem with great advice. I especially liked the fourth stanza. Well done. Have a nice day-Alexis Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 8:56 AM Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB

Deb M January 17, 2022 at 7:36 AM Great message and great poem Judy! Debx Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 8:47 AM Thank you so much Deb. God Bless, JB

Kim Merryman January 17, 2022 at 7:16 AM An excellent message, Judy! So needed today. I have a poem by the same name written years ago. Blessings, Kim M Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 8:45 AM Thank you so much Kim. God Bless. JB

Sotto Poet January 17, 2022 at 7:16 AM But don't judge the day by what you reaped, But by the seeds you plant. Such a wonderful poem, Judy, You hit the jackpot with this fantastic and well-written poem. Your excellent wording and great metaphors shed more enchantment on this exquisite poem, Judy. Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 8:41 AM Thank you so much Lasaad. I'm honored by your kind words. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham January 17, 2022 at 7:15 AM A verse of wisdom Judy, you reap what you sow. Hope you're well. Tom Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much Tom. God Bless, JB

Sand Blown January 17, 2022 at 7:05 AM ....nice write....my goodness; how many "times" have i r(ea)ipped what i'd sewn... ...well....there were....buttons n'socks, belt loops n' boots.....it was all...sew and sews fault.......stans sand Judy Ball January 17, 2022 at 8:35 AM Thank you so much Stan. God bless, JB