The Apple and the Tree
by gillis
A mirror you didn’t seek out
or one you’ve turned away from
and yet there’s something
undeniable there.
The first time you hear it
you’re not sure you’ve heard it
you ask them to
repeat it
repeat it again.
Then it’s unmistakable and it’s true
that the words they’ve said
have come from you.
gillis and her big mouth 
I’m in love with this. Can I share it on Facebook?
Sure thing! Thank you for asking.
It is so true. And not always a happy thing.
No. Not a happy thing at all! You never notice the good things they say that sound like you, only the things you want to cover up…
You said “at least I posted something” and I expected to read a ‘why I am too tired to write’ SOL. Instead, this gem!
A pleasure and a delight. I wonder what your child said?
Oh, it’s happening too frequently now. The tone, the tone….