Young Ann was hopeful
She was shy but she still grinned
So her mom was pleased
Tanya just shrugged
Tolerant of him for now
She couldn’t care less
Donna shook her head
Mom had brought home a boyfriend
Nothing but distrust
For she remembered
All the rows and the screaming
Just more of the same
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Sounds like someone needs better taste in men.
ReplyDeleteYoung minds exposed to a lot of unwanted spectacles not of their choosing but unfairly imposed upon them. Unlucky to be so! Great lines oldegg!
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Sometimes the search for love includes innocent casualties. What do you want to bet the kids carry the distrust all their lives.
ReplyDeleteSadly a common situation. I know. I've been there.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend in mind who would create that anxiety in her children.
ReplyDeleteaw how sad hopefully she'll make a better choice
ReplyDeleteparents are often ignorant of what children observe and sometimes quite acutely
ReplyDeleteSo sad. So common. How will a child ever learn to trust?
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