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So many times in life we look back on something we said or did and wish we had handled things differently. Sometimes it's better not to say anything at all than to give the wrong impression by voicing an opinion.

Let me not say hurtful things, Or shameful actions do. Let my words not sow deceit, And thus bring shame to You. Let my words bring only peace, And my actions too; That I may walk with head held high, And only friends accrue; For there are those who look for faults, And point out others sin. Let me build up my fellows Lord, And not be one of them. Cleanse my heart and cleanse my mind. Let me not cause doubt. Keep Your right hand on my shoulder Lord, And Your left hand over my mouth.

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Date: 10/20/2021 6:48:00 PM
Dear Judy, your poem is so beautifully prayerful, inspiring and graceful. I especially enjoy our last two lines.. such a wonderful finale to a lovely piece. Belated congratulations for your poem’s well-deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/12/2021 12:16:00 PM
Such a lovely piece Judy, well deserving the POTD, many congratulations! This is a lovely penned piece bringing one under the Lords directive counsel, keep penning these gems. Blessings always,Gordon
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Date: 10/7/2021 3:08:00 PM
Congratulations Judy! This is a beautiful poem. <3
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Date: 9/29/2021 12:11:00 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/12/2021 7:16:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/28/2021 6:23:00 AM
An awesome prayer, Judy, congratulations on POTD:)
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Date: 9/29/2021 1:52:00 PM
Thank you so much Jo. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/28/2021 2:09:00 AM
Hi Judy, I'm just coming back to congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved-Alexis
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Date: 9/29/2021 1:44:00 PM
Thank you so much Alexis. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/27/2021 11:49:00 AM
Hello Judu Ball, i love the last verse it made me laught.. Hugs.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/28/2021 11:29:00 AM
Hello Judy Ball, your welcome my friend. Blessings my friend.
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/27/2021 5:44:00 PM
Thank you so much Darlene. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/27/2021 5:43:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:15:00 AM
Thank you so much Beata. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/27/2021 5:16:00 AM
love this thoughtful write - & had a chuckle at the last line
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:13:00 AM
Thank you so much Jack. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/27/2021 2:18:00 AM
An amazing work of art, Judy, so akin to today, and that last line, wow says it all, love your poetry and sense of humour. congrats on potd.
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Harry. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 9:04:00 PM
Gossip] is the worst sin in the world, Well done for your homor for POTD. Hugs.
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:10:00 AM
Thank you so much Victor. I'm honored. God bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 7:21:00 PM
I completely agree with your note. Sometimes, it is best to keep your opinion to yourself. Not all thoughts need to be said aloud. You have spoken truth within, my dear friend. We all have faults and make mistakes. No need to point out the faults in others, just because. Help them by praying. Your last thought makes perfect sense. I am saving this in my favorites. Congratulations Judy, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:08:00 AM
Thank you so much Brandy. I'm honored . God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 5:31:00 PM
Judy, BEAUTIFUL and congratulations of receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:04:00 AM
Thank you so much Constance. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 1:21:00 PM
Judy, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 9/27/2021 9:01:00 AM
Thank you so much Eve. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 9:24:00 AM
Well said Judy, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:57:00 AM
Thank you so much Joseph. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 9:09:00 AM
Judy, congratulations on POTD, excellent!
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:55:00 AM
Thank you so much Tania. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 8:59:00 AM
Now that is a request that I should make every morning when I wake up! Congrats on POTD, Judy! ~ Big Mouth Wolf
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 8:55:00 AM
Judy, hearty congrats on your POTD honor with this beautiful write... Hugs... ~ Ani
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:20:00 AM
Thank you so much Anitha. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 8:44:00 AM
A worthy consciousness correction goal indeed! Congrats on POTD Judy!
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:17:00 AM
Thank you so much Seeker. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 8:21:00 AM
What a lovely poem, Judy. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:13:00 AM
Thank you so much Milton. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 8:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! A great write. Love your ending, "Keep Your right hand on my shoulder Lord, And Your left hand over my mouth." Yes, please do. Have a great/blessed day with this win.............................
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 7:48:00 AM
My congratulations on your POTD. Hugs
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:08:00 AM
Thank you so much Victor. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 7:32:00 AM
I love this so. Awesome write. CONGRATS on potd and God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:05:00 AM
Thank you so much Gina. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 6:53:00 AM
Perfect! Congratulations on POTD, Judy!
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Date: 9/27/2021 8:02:00 AM
Thank you so much Kim. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/26/2021 6:40:00 AM
Excellent POTD Judy. Congratulations :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/27/2021 8:01:00 AM
Thank you so much Heidi. I'm honored. God Bless, JB
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