Wednesday, 7 August 2024

On Judgement and Gossip

My mind is troubled by this thought:

How is it we are oft distraught

About impressions that we make

On others? Are our lives at stake?

 

Of course, we try and do our best

But life is not a gruelling test

There is no ‘norm’ that fits all cases

Why put mud on others’ faces?

 

Politicians are the worst

Attacking rivals to come first;

The public, fickle, tows their line

With judgements - right or wrong – on line!

 

The human ego, frail, is bruised

No politician wants to lose

But reputations are destroyed

And truth is rendered null and void.

 

With age, we hope some wisdom comes

We know our worth, stick to our guns!

What others think, is their affair

Words cannot bite – why should we care?


(c) Poet in the woods 2024





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