Don't Judge Me

poem by: Tony Anderson
Written on Jul 17, 2016

Don't Judge me by my clothes 
Though they be torn and frayed
Don't Judge me by the  rumors
Other people say
Judge me by my heart
Judge me by my deeds
Judge me for who I am
Not by what other people see

 

Tags: deep, hope, imagery,

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Frank Hornby . commented on Nov 03, 2017 at 10:18am
Like they say Tony.....never judge "a book"by its cover.....good poem...
R.T. Aquinas commented on Dec 09, 2017 at 9:30pm
Judge only what is in the heart.
Christopher Russon commented on Mar 09, 2018 at 3:28pm
So true Tony . people judge a book by its cover then get the story wrong.good poem.
Dawn commented on May 22, 2019 at 5:38am
A powerful write.. you are a human being with so much to offer a life with meaning. I loved this illustration of the beauty found within. Well done

 

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