Judge Me Not (4/24/2022 -4/23/2025)
- Apr 25, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
(Written 4/24/2022, Self-empowered with New Age)
Judge me not for choosing the path of least resistance,
For trekking this journey, despite the long and windy distance.
I'd rather move steadily, slowly or fast, but in the flow,
Than stay stuck in the traffic, when there's a better road I know.
Judge me not for leaving things that no longer served me,
Not that I'm ungrateful but why hang on when I can be free.
Why hold on to toxic people, to incessant negative energies,
When we can create a better life, with positive memories?
Judge me not for not keeping up with your mighty expectations,
For dishonoring and disappointing you, for ruining our relations,
For failing to own up to the success you envisioned for me.
Do you love me any less, if in your eyes I am the failure that you see?
Judge me not for not keeping my very own religion,
Turning my back from beliefs and certain traditions.
For not believing and practicing everything I was taught,
Without honest resonance, in my heart, I simply cannot.
Though you may not be familiar with the path that I take,
It doesn't mean I'm throwing away my life, and my soul is at stake.
With all the varied experiences, beliefs and perceptions,
Who is right? Who is wrong? We all have our own misconceptions.
Judge me not for the answers I boldly strike back,
Defensive or not, but at times I must counteract.
Affirming my beliefs whether you agree with me or not,
Speaking from my very soul, it's all I've got.
Judge me not for the decisions and actions I make in this life,
For you only know the surface, I don't need another strife.
Don't owe anyone an explanation as to why I do the things I do.
To each his own, we have our lives, I'll do me, and you must do you.
Judge me not for embracing a different path than yours,
Our lives are not a competition; we are not keeping scores.
Resonating with a belief that you can't seem to construe,
So, let's agree to disagree as we take on a different avenue.
(Written 4/23/2025, Answer to original poem: Reversion to the Catholic Faith)
"Judge me not" was easy for me to say; but who did I begrudge?
How could I not realize that there is only but one true judge?
Our God, our Creator, the One who knows us inside out,
Will reveal the state of our souls, there is no doubt!
Choosing the wider instead of the narrow gate,
Self-assured I will be first, aiming not to be late.
Moving at my pace, in total calculation,
Treasures and success were my total fixations.
What was my basis as to what no longer served me?
Fickle emotions, uncomfortable truth, so I opted to flee.
Where was my compassion to understand and show mercy?
With ego-led decision, I disregarded God, The Almighty!
Where was my humility and obedience to my vocation?
Ruining relationships for not meeting expectations.
I am only but human, I am flawed, and I fail,
Justified my sins, now I can’t help but bewail!
In my self-reliance, I turned my back from my religion,
Searching at the wrong places, chose my own volition.
How can I trust myself; when I know not what I do?
Perceptions can be twisted, not admitting what is true.
The wider path I took led me away from our God,
Oblivious of the deception, in the road which I trod.
Yes, I am familiar with the path that sinners take,
Been there, done that, and yes, our soul IS at stake!
Gone through experiences, beliefs and perceptions,
Wanting to be proven right, without any exceptions.
Basing all decisions on how I used to feel,
Alas, emotions are fickle, often surreal!
Think twice if you must strike, as you defend your actions,
Affirming ego-based beliefs, as your soul refuses retractions.
I only know the surface, I know not your life,
But our omniscient God is who we all see afterlife.
For He will judge us not for our successes and treasures,
How much love we give is how we are measured?
Did we love God above all else? Did we follow his laws?
Helping our neighbors in need, did we even stop and pause?
We cannot hide anything, for God knows what we made,
Consequences of our actions, all our debts that are unpaid.
We live our lives according to our discretion,
But without God’s grace, we fall in transgression.
We all have different paths, unique journeys we must take,
No competition, no score keeping, but forsaking God is a mistake!
I beg of you, Repent and return to the God our Creator,
He is just, but merciful - our true and loving innovator!
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