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*Inspired by a sweet answer from a 10 year old enjoying her childhood.

A Ten Year Old Answer

I asked a young child
What she dreams doing later?
Watching her with pets
She answered, right away
I’m just a kid, I don’t know

Heidi Sands

9/30/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Ah! Sweetness :)
Sands Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Yes ! Thanks :)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 6:45 PM
LOL!
Sands Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Yes, Cute ! :)
Pandit Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 4:59 PM
Kids are honest..
Sands Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 4:59 PM
Yes. Thanks Vijay :) Actually she said, kid not child. But she is in the moment :)
Kiser Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 2:48 PM
You've summed that up nicely; love the way little kids think.
Sands Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 2:53 PM
Thanks. Yes, it is so genuine the way they can respond. Nice to see her enjoying childhood. :)
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