When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you sell nude pictures of me to your co-workers, and I wanted to a cut of the profits.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you shoot a stray cat, and I learned where dinner comes from.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say "GOD DAMN!", and I knew there is a God whose damnation I could always invoke.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you laugh at a friend who was sick, and I learned that we should only go out with people of the opposite sex.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give your money to the girl next door, and I learned that she'll do anything for a little extra cash.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight in Special Places and I felt special.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handle your responsibilities, and I learned that I was genetically doomed to be a loser when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw your eyes turn red and I learned that sometimes mommies and daddies smoke funny cigarettes.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "You think I don't pay attention! Here's a warrant for your arrest."
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Each of us, whether a parent, grandparent, relative or friend, influence a child on some part of their anatomy. How will you touch someone today?