PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

Generalize ...


Psalm 31:22 

22 I jumped to conclusions and said,
“I am cut off from Your presence!”
But You heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to You for help.

 

Generalize.

 

When my trust in others diminishes

because only one person broke the rules

and in my anger and frustration

I call all a bunch of fools.

 

I so quickly jump to conclusions

and point a finger at someone.

No proof or facts are really needed

as my emotions ramble on.

 

When my honesty is questioned

or my integrity at stake.

Why do my feathers easily ruffle

while I won’t give others an earnest break?

 

Why do I feel so cheated

when mistakes effect my pay?

Could it be that I’m greedy

or is it the other way?

 

Is it because I need elevation

above others who are like me?

Does that make me any better

unless others see the best in me?

 

Jan Wienen

 

©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

Log in to leave a comment.