“Judge not – lest ye be judged!” What's YOUR perspective? |
Judgmental Eyes... I walk amongst the crowd As I go through my day; Their silence speaks aloud While quietly they say, “Just look at him Who wears the skin Of one who’s plainly gay.” They smirk and stare in doubt; With judgments harshly made. In ignorance they spout Distasteful jokes of A.I.D.S. How I despise Judgmental eyes – Their hatred so pervades… Some think that I can’t see – Assume that I don’t hear. How wrong can someone be? I shudder in their fear. I’m just a guy Who’s asking why You call me names like – ‘queer’? Disgust depicts both sides As blatant freedoms ring. A thick air subdivides My rights – with wrongs you bring. What have I done That makes you shun With words that clearly sting? Your mores hold on tight – Regarding his and hers. You dare to deem what’s right As blasphemy occurs. You curse – you doom, You share your gloom; While prejudice transfers. I hang my head down low; And close my eyes in shame. There’s nowhere I can go Where someone won’t proclaim That I stand cursed – Among the worst Of humans – not the same... “Judge not – lest ye be judged!” (So say our holy books) How freely you’ve begrudged – With caustic, vicious looks. You glare right through With thoughts – untrue; I grapple in your hooks... Just take a breath – less mean; And get to know my heart. What you think so obscene Is God’s most holy art. I stand a Man Formed by His hand. Perfection from the start… |