Before

Before I speak
Let me listen
Before I judge
Let me see
Before I scorn
Let me love
Before I do
Let me be

That Guy

What a charlatan
What a fraud
You say one thing
And do another
You’ll be exposed
Others will see
The charade won’t last
What then?
Where will you turn?
What will you try?
Honesty?
Repentance?
Turn over a new leaf?
Decide to do differently?
Find some accountability?
Admit weakness?
Take responsibility for 
misguided thinking?
It seems unlikely
Why start now?
Is there any hope for change?

Getting a mixed response
I walked away
And the mirror remained
Steadfast