Assumptions

Sometimes our assumptions
Just turn out to be wrong;
Yet afterwards, one often claims
"I knew it all along."

We may misjudge a person
Or an awkward situation
And when we learn the truth
We may be filled with consternation.

It's easier if we pretend
Not knowing was to blame,
For if we knew and didn't act,
We'd hang our heads in shame.

Much better then to question
For, from answers we may learn,
We'd take a course of action
Which we'd hope for in return.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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July 15, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Nice read Ilene. That's one i'm working on, title.'
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