judgemental

it's hard to be a judge
whether behind
the bench, or walking the street.
holding
each apple
to the light.
each word uttered, weighed
and examined.
watching the body
language,
looking deep into the eyes
of those he
meets.
to believe
or not believe is a daily
chore.
even when the barista says
it's nice day
today,
he can't help but say,
is it really?