We Trusted Everyone

In our innocence and our youth we trusted everyone

the mistake was not discovered until years later
we had no idea who had betrayed our confidence

We discussed it often, accusing many
But never you, for you had never betrayed us before
Or had you?

Our mother never outed you, for she knew
We loved you the best of all

Grandma Jenny, our hero
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2022 at 1:18 PM
I never had a grandma. Wish I had. You were very lucky. Have a blessed day/weekend..................
Krutsinger Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 12:27 AM
They are wonderful
Hankins Avatar
July 9, 2022 at 10:41 AM
She must have been a fabulous person, Caren. It's not always that we have those around us we can confide in.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 12:27 AM
I have made the mistake in trusting the wrong person a time or two, and it is awful.
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