My Judge and Jury- Poem

My Judge and Jury
by Jason A. Dingus

Inside my thoughts, my bleeding soul
I struggle from time to time
While others stand by, watching, pointing
Like they can read MY mind

Opinions fly like grains of sand
Openly, carelessly tossed
Out of the mouths of unknown sources
Though our paths have NEVER crossed!

Always finding time to mind my business
Invade my life, my peace, my room
"Holier than thou" looks upon their faces
I guess everyone "assumes"

Haughty glances, wagging tongues
What sad "little" lives they must lead!
But human wrecking balls show no mercy
Nor remorse for destructive deeds!

Who, I wonder, mumbling under my breath
Gave them the right to cruelly invade
My life, my home, my innermost thoughts
Illuminate mistakes I've made?

Someone, somewhere, hand them a mirror!
While they are running wild and free
Tearing down people, handing them chains
Throwing away the freaking keys!

They kindle the flames of resentment
Ignite the flames of fury
Insignificant, worthless, uncaring souls
I call, "My judge and jury!"
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My Judge and Jury: Convicted For My Differences

"Sticks and stones could have broken my bones: But words nearly destroyed me!"

From elementary school to high school, during puberty, and my confusing teenage years I... just wanted a way to escape the pain.."

Jason A. Dingus, author of My Judge and Jury: Convicted For My Differences (Candalyse Publishing, 2008), is an inspiration to many. He possesses the strength of character that many, much older than he is, only wish they had.

Perhaps, it was the constant verbal and physical abuse suffered at the hands of small town folk who refused to accept his differences. Or, maybe his strength comes from his strong desire to show others that we are all the same in reality and we must accept those who appear different.

No matter how Jason obtained his inner strength, he draws from his life experiences to compile a powerful book of poetry that chronicles his life.

The Age Of Innocence

"From the heart of a child came feelings that, at the time, brought shame. There were things, emotions, confusing thoughts that constantly flooded my mind and soon came to have undesirable effects on my family. How could a childhood be so difficult? What would happen if anyone found out? Why did I have to bear all of this alone?"

In chapter one of twenty-five-year old Jason's book, he candidly, poignantly, and powerfully addresses the issues that haunted his childhood which nearly led to suicide. Frustrations led to emotional pain, the darkness of addiction, and the hopelessness of depression.

Then the epiphany: a powerful realization that in order for others to accept him, he must accept - and love - himself first.

My Judge and Jury: Convicted For My Differences
promises to inspire others who may be going through similar struggles to find themselves through faith, self-love, determination and self-acceptance.

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by Miriam L. Jacobs
Author, poet, Founder & CEO

Candalyse Publishing
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