The Open Hand

“Judge not, lest ye be judged.” So reads a well-known phrase from Matthew Chapter 7, Vs 1. It is a stark reminder to be mindful of being, for want of a better word, judgemental.

There’s good reason not to be. We’re subject to the judgement of friends and family members, and their constant assessment is gritty, to say the least. So we’ve to lead by example and not swing the mallet too quickly.

How do we extend an open hand and hopefully get one offered to us in return? We empathize, practice acceptance, and remain as open-minded as possible. Enjoy these free verses.

Open hand

Puts hearts in a line

Draws them

Together as one

Open hand

Opens the door

To fields green

And new

Open hand

Pulls the same door

closed

To "all flowers

are roses"

And

Wraps itself

Around

One and all.