The Blog of d10

Why do children have the advantage of an imaginary friend?  Is it because they can't write and can't explain their feelings?  Where do they go? Do we meet them later in life? Are they the friend that we find that understands us so well? Are they the old souls we meet that always seem to be so grounded?

I don't remember mine or if I had one, but I do remember Evil sister having Magi.  It was great watching Evil play with Magi.  We had to set a place at the dinner table for Magi, wash Magi's hair at bath time, read a story at bedtime for Magi.  Being much older,  Angel sister and I thought she was nut's! Magi went away one day never to be seen or heard from again.  Evil only knows from stories told to her but has no memory of Magi.  It's too bad, I bet she could use her more now than ever.

I can't explain it but when a young child looks at me, they seem to be looking right through me.  It's a sweet look that they give me, examining me, sizing me up.  Always results in a smile or giggle.  This has been going on for years. I don't always know the child, it could just be passing carts in the supermarket, the book store anywhere.

I have recently found or more like she found me, a very verbal two year old.  She is a beautiful child and has family in my neighborhood.  Her parents have told me that she tells them that she wants to see "the lady".   When we have a visit and are chatting,  she stares at me, (around my head) and has a peaceful smile that makes me wonder if I am bringing to her someone from a previous life that she remembers.  How do I approach that subject with a two year old? Do I ask, "who do you see, are they talking to you"?  I certainly can't ask the parents for fear they think I'm nuts and keep her away.

I am spooked by it sometimes, especially when some profound comment is made.   Things a child so young should not be able to communicate.  It is wild and I find myself wondering who is helping who here.