Like To Look

Sometimes, people catch me staring
Daring
Sometimes, I'm caring
Often, I'm scaring them.

When I was young, looking out a window
I asked my mum why people looked at me so
She looked at me, taken aback
Sarah, she said, it's because you're looking back!

I guess I just like to look.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Onclaud Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 6:49 AM
oh, those glances!! a riveting write, sarah.. :) huggs, nette
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