Hidden from View

Have you ever judged someone based on what others have said? This poem reflects on just such a circumstance.

 

A fence once stood twixt you and me--- A fence so tall I dared not see. Alas, that fence hid quite a view--- A view few people ever knew. One day a hole bored through the wood And, scared, I froze right where I stood. I wondered who dared mar that fence And leave a hole as evidence. Today I peeked right through that hole And saw your lovely, caring soul. Twas not what I'd heard to expect As I recall in retrospect. How sad I am I did not gaze Much sooner through cold rumor's haze To see the truth with opened eyes Beyond the fence of rumor's lies! A lesson learned I shan't forget Is that we might have never met. A rose grows lovely midst the thorns Of boggled minds and people's scorns. By Sharon Miller Bolander © 2011 Peggy Paris (my pen name) (All rights reserved)

Reviews

[Norman 223]

It is so easy to be swayed by the opinion of others. It's necessary to relate to someone to have them relate to you. Your analogy of seeing beyond the barrier is clear and beautifully phrased in this clever poem.

[Beccy]

The lesson writ large here, that is always best to judge for oneself. Clear and lovely word choice and superb rhyming, my kind of poem every time.

Beccy.

[blakjassy]

this was fantastic, lovely to read, flowed very well.. beautiful rhyming scheme that added to the rhythm of the words... and such a simple yet valuable lesson within the words.

[Helen Crutchett]

Bravo Sharon. Sorry its taken so long to read this, but better late than never as they say! Excellent poem and deserves top marks!