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Can'T You Read My Mind

Mom, I can't seem to find The words to tell you why I am being so unkind. I just Know I am sorting Through things by myself because your working And don't seem to have the time. I am busted All up inside so much I cry myself to sleep I hurt so deep. I put trust In to my friends Who betrayed me in the end. Yet, I can't seem to tell the person who loves Me each and every day how my brother sided With his best friend. The creep It wasn't fair! You didn't seem to care. I am not a seer. I understand the pain Now that you have explained. I can only look for signs that are Out of the ordinary Because believe it or not I can't read minds Much to the contrary.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/24/2018 7:26:00 AM

I have never been able to read a child's mind, because they are way too interesting, however, my husband and I often sit in silence for three hours and then laugh at the same stupid thing. I think there is a mind-melt there. Sweet right, speaks to the miscommunication of the young ones, who do not yet have the right words.

Bette Bavington
Date: 9/24/2018 10:53:00 AM

Children put their parents up as super hero's because each and every day we go above and beyond what is expected of us. I know I did. Thank you so much for the visit.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2018 4:07:00 PM

I think we all feel that way sometimes, like what the heck? were we supposed to be able to read your mind? I enjoyed the read!

Bette Bavington
Date: 9/13/2018 6:03:00 PM

Thank you I am glad you liked it. In raising children I have found that they expect us to know so many things. I do believe that they think we should be able to read their minds or get it by osmosis. Lol. If we could a lot of problems would be averted.