This week’s dVerse prompt was too good to miss – beat poetry fascinates me, although I’ve never tried to write any, until now!
I hope you enjoy this – it was written on the fly!
– Stand –
To the best of my ability Is not the same as theirs or yours We are not measuring sticks By which to compare each other’s achievements Or to shame another into thinking – “I’m no good”. Who has given you, him, her or me The right to decide, to sit as judge, jury and executioner of another’s soul? On what pedestal do the rest of us have the right to sit, point a finger and proclaim – “You’re no good”?
well you def struck a nerve…cause we judge all the time…ha…even if subconsciously we make value judgements, but then on a larger scale there are those that make decisions which cut people out on a regular basis….pointed…i like the energy in this piece…
Judge we do and I very much rely on first impressions. That said I always look for ‘the good’ for it exists in all of us – how ever damaged we might be at the hands of others.
Anna :o]
This poetry is very much born of the “modern” – one of the models these poets used was William Carlos Williams. His manifesto was to write “spontaneously”. Your writing on the “fly” very much falls into that definition, writing by a reaction to something very much a source to these writers. The text here very topical – when in the U.S. we have become divided along party lines and are kept revved up to criticize and move more and more to polarities. Your plea to become accepting is worthy and timely!
Oh yes, I was definitely reacting to a specific circumstance! Thank you for the education (I am a beginner!). Unfortunately, the situation you describe in the US is also seen here in the UK, although not to such an extent, I don’t think. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment 🙂
Good message! As far as judging another’s ‘flaws,’ it certainly isn’t up to me. Smiles. Heaven knows I have enough of my own to deal with rather than pointing fingers at others!
Great piece Freya. My best and your best may be two completely different things, but what does that matter if we’re doing our best? Especially when we consider that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses.
“To the best of my ability” Ha! Well said. Though there are those that sit in Senate and House of the USA government that I believe deserve some judgment right now. No pedestal, as you say, just from good old-fashioned experience.
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Oh Freya.. the judgement in this is awesome.. I love that last two lines, lingered with bitterness.
Thank you, Bjorn. I’m not great at writing long poetry, so like to pack the feeling in, tight and harsh. I haunt the dark side 🙂
well you def struck a nerve…cause we judge all the time…ha…even if subconsciously we make value judgements, but then on a larger scale there are those that make decisions which cut people out on a regular basis….pointed…i like the energy in this piece…
I take no prisoners when I write 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the nerve-striking!
Like really a preacher man…. Making some point outta some people feigning perfection….. Whereas we are who we are…….. Nice Job
Thank you, Adam. Those beat poets liked to say it how it was – I thought I’d join them 🙂
As Brian said, we do judge people all the time–Unfortunately, it’s human nature. Nice write.
We do indeed. Sometimes a bit of reigning-in is appropriate, I believe. Glad you enjoyed!
Amen.
I’m glad you could identify!
Judge we do and I very much rely on first impressions. That said I always look for ‘the good’ for it exists in all of us – how ever damaged we might be at the hands of others.
Anna :o]
I think it’s something we have to fight against, to be honest with you!
This poetry is very much born of the “modern” – one of the models these poets used was William Carlos Williams. His manifesto was to write “spontaneously”. Your writing on the “fly” very much falls into that definition, writing by a reaction to something very much a source to these writers. The text here very topical – when in the U.S. we have become divided along party lines and are kept revved up to criticize and move more and more to polarities. Your plea to become accepting is worthy and timely!
Oh yes, I was definitely reacting to a specific circumstance! Thank you for the education (I am a beginner!). Unfortunately, the situation you describe in the US is also seen here in the UK, although not to such an extent, I don’t think. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment 🙂
Good message! As far as judging another’s ‘flaws,’ it certainly isn’t up to me. Smiles. Heaven knows I have enough of my own to deal with rather than pointing fingers at others!
Thank you, Mary. It’s always easier to judge others though, isn’t it, and leave your own flaws for another day (or forgive all of your own entirely)….
ah so very true…comparison is deadly… we all have our own pool of talents..combined in unique ways and better to keep this in mind…
‘our own pool of talents’ – I love that turn of phrase! 🙂
Great piece Freya. My best and your best may be two completely different things, but what does that matter if we’re doing our best? Especially when we consider that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses.
Thank you, Bryan. I’m glad you enjoyed and it made you think a little! 🙂
I do my best to think from time to time 😉
Hehehe – it helps! 🙂 I tend not to do it at weekends 🙂
Judgements can be so hurtful we should know better and not do unto others…
Absolutely.
I like it , and I agree with it, and I love the energy within it. Hats off to you!
Thank you, Peter! 🙂
“To the best of my ability” Ha! Well said. Though there are those that sit in Senate and House of the USA government that I believe deserve some judgment right now. No pedestal, as you say, just from good old-fashioned experience.
Hehehe… couldn’t possibly comment… 🙂
Sing it sister, I’ll join your choir :)!
The more the merrier! 🙂