Mom Was an Excellent Judge of Character

Mom was an excellent judge of character for she knew people well.
The ones who took advantage of a person's belongings were negative people.
The one who was lazy and contrite about working were shameful.
Many other characters of people Mom sized up well.
I know about myself when I was taking things for granted wasn't worth the salt; in my bread.
Mom had enough of my laziness and contriteness to tell me I had two options of either finding some work to do or to move from home.
I didn't understand why Mom was being so hard but later learned and appreciated Mom standing up for what was right.
Mom was always straight; in her thinking and motivations.
She was a hard worker and believed working made you stronger.
Mom was so right and today I am working at changing my life from what it is to what it can be.
Jesus has a hand of course with the way Mom was and this is to Mom's credit.
(© Poeticbearlovestowrite 2016-1-3)

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