Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Another Person's Mind

You never really know what’s in
Another person’s mind.
If you could look, who knows
The kind of secrets you would find.

Though face and body language 
May give off a subtle clue,
It’s not enough to figure out
Or maybe misconstrue.

So you can guess, though there’s a chance
That what you had assumed
Is far from the reality
Mistakenly presumed.

The only way to know, then,
Is to come right out and ask;
Then ascertaining honesty
Becomes another task.

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Caren Krutsinger August 1, 2018 at 12:05 PM Ascertaining honesty is THE big task, as some are such brilliant liars. I am so happy with this poem. It makes me happy.

Matthew Anish July 31, 2018 at 9:30 PM Sometimes you can tell what people are thinking. When you can't the best way is probably to ask as you show in this fine ode. Peace & Love Matthew Anish