Dont Judge Me

by CloudySkyMoreno Valley, California, USA

May 2012 1,048 Views 12 comments

Don't Judge Me

I may not speak with the finesse of a writer
My words may not touch your heart
But, don’t judge me

I may be in a wheelchair unable to move my legs
Not able to run as fast as you
But, don’t judge me

I may wear dirty and torn clothing as I sit on the curb
Begging for help or shelter
But, don’t judge me

I may have sold my body, to a man, to survive
To have a bit of food to eat
But, don’t judge me

I may have eyes, red-rimmed from all my tears
Shed for no reason that you are aware
But, don’t judge me

The things that you have seen do not make the person within
You do not know my story if you do not take the time
So, please, do not judge me

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Posted: May 2012

About this poem:

Venting a bit about those who jump to conclusions based solely upon what they see physically in a person. Sometimes a simple are you okay or is there something I can help you with is all a person needs and the inquisitive judging glares from those who know nothing...well let's just say they anger me.

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Comments (12)

lucy1777Broken Arrow Oklahoma, Oklahoma USAMay 15, 2012

I agree Cloudy! great subject to write about and a good job yo did with it

cupcake01sumter, South Carolina USAMay 16, 2012

I AGREE...VERY WELL WRITTEN...REALLY LIKED IT

ImamuralNorth Canton, Ohio USAMay 16, 2012

Sometimes the best medicine is for the judge to be the recipient. Obviously the old adage should apply: walk a mile in the shoes of another.

The redundancy of the last lines of each stanza becomes stronger to me with exception of the last line. The last becomes more open with the word "please", which gives it a kinder tone rather than a more vehement one. I personally like that emotive "softening", if you will. :)

LadyMorgana60Norwich, Norfolk, England UKMay 16, 2012

Well said Cloudy

Empathy, humility, grace & respect are key in any person.
To know another's life's path..walk in their shoes and see with their eyes.

deeprootlove1riyadh, Ar Riyad Saudi ArabiaMay 16, 2012

yes i accept and it is true what u said,we should not judge any one from outside but we should judge the inside,thanks for ur mindful share

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoMay 16, 2012

Hi Cloudy this is a thought provoking write....its not what on the outside that defines a person but its whats on the inside that defines us and highlights the person who we truly are,it dose'nt make you less of a beautiful person than you are by someone who wants to portray you in a bad light...so keep

and smile

M.M

AhyraAdelaide, South Australia AustraliaMay 16, 2012

I love it Cloudy, this is so true!!! Well done

niah9Auckland, New ZealandMay 16, 2012

Oh so true......I agree

great poem

Kathy

studecarsayre, Oklahoma USAMay 16, 2012

I will judge you,you are a fine caring individual. suggest you read my poem "hypocrite", it sort of refers to the type of person you are writing about. studecar

elo69santa cruz, California USAMay 17, 2012

good work...elo...

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKMay 18, 2012

The things that you have seen do not make the person within
You do not know my story if you do not take the time
So, please, do not judge me

Excellent poem CloudySky...We should never Judge a book so the saying goes...There is only one Judge.
Thank you for sharing your thought provoking poetry.

itchywitchgalway, Galway IrelandMay 18, 2012

i think you have good meaning for your poem cloudsky and i like that but when and if people judge, it doesnt mean they judge hashly always because they dont..