Cast Not The Stone In Judgement

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Open Poetry #29

Cast Not The Stone In Judgement

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-10-17 06:30 PM

Was I, this mortal and most common of men
standing before myself in judgement.    As
those that cast upon me their stones, stood
haughtily by, leering.  Trodden by their
glare, hastening my shame upon me.

Could they, those who condemn raise
a single port to toast?  Might not the
stem break upon the cheer?  For they
are most credibly haunted by their own
shadows glaring back into their wickedness.

Let not the stone fall upon the innocent,
for they are most worthy of their deeds.
As pillars of accolades surround, as
laughter and joy smothers....they shall reign
and turn the sight to blindness....For within
their souls lies humility, for in their hearts
rests love, compassion and unending
kindness...

For they have journeyed the
path known of humble men...and they
judge not.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2003-10-17 06:32 PM

oh now...if I get into trouble..can you come be my defense orator???

well said sir.. though I am not sure in what contest to place the whole, it applies to much in all of us...

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2003-10-17 06:33 PM

Aye Captain, is right of thee to say what is
true... For thy mile has been walked most
humbly...with grace and aplomb...

Patricia
Member Elite

since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

3 posted 2003-10-17 07:07 PM

"Could they, those who condemn raise
a single port to toast?  Might not the
stem break upon the cheer?  For they
are most credibly haunted by their own
shadows glaring back into their wickedness."

Well done, Barry.  Eloquent wisdom, my friend.  I have the faces of many in mind, but rather than judge them, I prefer a prayer they should be blessed with a walk in the shoes of those they judge, not in vengence, but so that their hearts may be softened with understanding.

Patricia

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