When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking (Re-post)

This is not the first time that I wasn't able to write for this blog. As usual, I am very busy with work. I just don't have the time to reflect on my thoughts. So, all this time, I have been only re-posting something from my favorite author's blog, Paulo Coelho. Part of my daily ritual is visiting Mr. Coelho's blog because there are so many things to learn right in there. It is definitely magical how he can inspire millions of people everyday. His works of genius propel me to even hone my prowess in writing. I, too, have dreamt of publishing my own book very soon. I say publish because anyone can basically write a book but most of the time, those were kept unpublished. So, I want to share mine with the rest of the people. Writing has always been my passion. This is more than just a hobby. Alright. I won't be making this blog post too long so this would be all for now. Here's what I'd like to share with you all. 

When you thought I wasn’t looking
You hung my first painting on the refrigerator
And I wanted to paint another.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
You fed a stray cat
And I thought it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
You baked a birthday cake just for me
And I knew that little things were special things.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
You said a prayer
And I believed there was a God that I could always talk to.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
You kissed me good-night
And I felt loved.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
I saw tears come from your eyes
And I learned that sometimes things hurt—
But that it’s alright to cry.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
You smiled
And it made me want to look that pretty too.
When you thought I wasn’t looking
You cared
And I wanted to be everything I could be.
When you thought I wasn’t looking—
I looked . . .
And wanted to say thanks
For all those things you did
When you thought I wasn’t looking.

by Mary Rita Schilke Korzan