Scratch the veneer, go deeper to find
What lies beneath the surface, hidden from the eyes
Don’t be too quick to form opinions
Don’t condemn anyone on only what you see
Judging the book by its cover and a person by their appearance
Often leads to grave errors which we regret later
Give many chances before you reject a person
Like you don’t want to be deemed undeserving by your first mistake

Today’s prompt—use the words beneath the surface in a pice of poetry
Written for Tuesday Writing Prompt, hosted by Go dog go café
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Good poem, intriguing image…
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Thank you so much Paula. I liked it too, the image 😎
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A valuable introspection Sadje. “Like you don’t want to be deemed undeserving by your first mistake.” So true.
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Indeed my friend! That’s true for us all.
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Yes indeed.👍
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😍
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Heeding this advice would make the world a much kinder place.
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Very true! More kindness is what we all need. Thanks
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Sure.
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❤️
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looked that way
why
tho is hard to say!
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Perhaps to give another chance
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m u l l i g a n spells mulligan and not gilligan.
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????
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a joke. if you remember the old show gilligan s island they did a spoof of the old irish song horrigan. so mulligan and gilligan are somewhat like horrigan. you know?
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No idea, sorry
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no problem
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👍🏼🙏🏼
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here s to you and me. cos you see it is a fun life such a freakin enigmatic mystery! hoot!
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🤓
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Very true, though I tend to trust my instincts
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One should trust the instincts, but also give a second chance
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Lovely. Such an important thing to do for people, extend a bit of grace.
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Thanks a lot EM! Exactly.
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Wise words!
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Thanks Patricia
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As always, you bring such wisdom.
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Thank you so much Zelda
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You are most welcome!
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💖
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Awesome write, Sadje. Super duper wise.
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Thank you my friend
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Is always my pleasure.
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🙏🏼
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I have learned over time that first impressions don’t last as it often is just the surface. Very beautifully written, Sadje 🙂
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I’ve learned that too. Thanks
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Wise words, Sadje!
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Thanks a lot
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We are indeed quick to judge a book by its cover. Sometimes though the best things are those that we have gifted many chances to. 🙂
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Very true Jules.
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Love the poem, and the image!
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Thanks a lot Sara
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Good take on the prompt!
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Thank you so much Leigha
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You are welcome.
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💕💖
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