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Suetang
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since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2001-08-05 11:02 PM


Too many of us are too quick to judge others
without giving the benefit of the doubt
Some of us judge people on face value
and some are guilty of making judgements
based on the color of a person's skin

The most important part of a person can't be seen
It is locked away and guarded like a precious jewel
Many hearts have been broken
only to mend again
Many will not open their hearts
and let love in
But we all have the capacity
to love and be loved

Sadly there are those of us
who are filled with so much hate and rage
They need to cleanse their soul
and rid themselves of such poison
before it destroys their being

We are all cut from the same fabric
even though many of our origins
are indicated by the color of our skin
So make sure you try and imagine
what it's like to walk around for a day
in someone elses skin
before you cast judgement too soon
You may be pleasantly surprised
with what you find within their heart
and also within your own

Suetang

© Copyright 2001 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
shadow974
Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636
Michigan
1 posted 2001-08-05 11:12 PM


Beautifully written and completly true, most are quick to judge. This a old saying but true... You can't judge a book by its cover, or a human being.

Throw your heart out in front of you
And run out to catch it.

rwood
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since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793
Tennessee
2 posted 2001-08-06 07:06 AM


A great message Sue. We are all at a loss when we judge. Especially when you had the opportunity to connect with a heart and judgement or indifference gets in the way. You can't back up. Thank you for writing on such an important issue.
Sincerely,
Regina

illusion
Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296

3 posted 2001-08-06 09:57 AM


Wonderful message, written well.  
MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...
4 posted 2001-08-07 12:18 PM


I agree 1000%, Sue.  I have the suspicion, however, that it may be a DNA flaw within humanity -- one that takes supreme desire, effort, and understanding to change, for it seems like such a natural reaction to judge every one for even the dumbest things, and it's amazing how many times you can catch yourself doing so, once you become conscious of the action...  It takes a lot of Wisdom and patience to accept all people for who they are, but it's a good idea to start as soon as possible.  Bravo on a poignant message.

-MVS

"When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said."
--Del Casher

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