Your kids are watching you perform a life you don’t actually want
24 May 2026 · 0 min

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In this poetic monologue, the speaker reflects on how they have been living for fleeting, everyday moments—such as backyard sunrises and nights that end too soon—while recognizing that they are also missing other experiences. The underlying message hints at the awareness that children observe and internalize these choices, suggesting a contemplation of the life being modeled for them versus the life the speaker truly desires.










