If I Wore a Big Bowtie

Why, oh why?

If I wore a big bowtie,

Or just forgot to zip my fly,

Would you point out my offense?

Or have a laugh at my expense?

 

Doctor, soldier, politician,

Butcher, baker or beautician,

Do you judge by occupation?

Adjudicate by situation?

 

And if my face were red or brown,

Or white or black, my gaze cast down,

By pigment; would you classify?

Is color where your hatred lies?

 

What justifies our heart’s decision?

When we spread about derision,

Mark our souls with utter blight,

Drawing others to our plight?

 

Would that all would take a verse,

And realize their action’s cursed,

Whenever they repeat this sin,

No! Righteousness is found within!

 

And righteousness, there is no doubt,

Will never be found hanging out,

Where judgment is within one’s mind,

Destruction is not far behind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[vanishing]

Contemplating the raptured significance
between judgement
and doubt I see how the title
fits this writing perfectly
and way prejudice
your words leaving the reader
with added perspective
thanks


And if my face were red or brown,

Or white or black, my gaze cast down,

By pigment; would you classify?

Is color where your hatred lies?

[Michael]

I didn't see no scripture reference, but I am not complaining. We live in a critical world where people tend to judge you over the most stupid things. Another good and wise write.

[Norma J. Jessee]

Such words of wisdom. So many judge others by the outside appearance rather than whats inside. Sadly this happens to often.

This is so beautifully written and flows so smoothly and it carries a powerful message that we all should take heed of.

You work has great delpth and . It is always a pleasure to read.

[Michael X]

Your words flow with certain wisdom, subtle precsion, lighthearted knowing by way of experience,
as you define what it means when indivisuals act in judgement, unable to see things beyond by face
value, and the danger of doing such, in way of the destructive force, the negative impact when
understanding fails in light of perspective, creating an outlook based on false reasoning, demoralizing
the heart, your poem holds a wonderful messege when taken to the heart has an encouraging effect