Judge You Not

When I see you I smile
Smile because of what you do
Smile because of who you are

People say you are false
Accuse you of acting like God
Laugh at your campaigning acts

Truth is, they are jealous
Jealous of your role in life
Jealous of the respect you receive

As a non-follower, you do believe
Believe in the truth, yet still, doubt
You still haven’t found what you’re looking for

Though you may doubt, you still promote
You promote the truth through your words
Your actions are greater than mine – a follower

I long to be like you
Having the knowledge you do
And having the courage you do

I want to help like you do
I want to love like you
I want to live like you – carefree

I want the freedom of life
The freedom of being  me
And not caring what others think of me

Despite what others say, I respect you
I respect you for the work you do
I respect the person you have become

Continue in your walk of life – with pride
Continue your fight for life – with determination
Continue just being you – for you


Joanne Kennedy
June 2003