Spotting Patterns

A pattern you can often spot
When someone acts the same a lot
We can all have a day that's bad
But they always seem to behave like that
If it's a pattern that you see
Don't just let it be

If they say the fault is always yours
No matter how the story goes
That's what we call a pattern, friends
And a pattern never ever ends
The blame's not yours to carry
So walk away so merry

If they're nice until they get their way
And then are mean throughout the day
Real kindness doesn't come and go
Kind doesn't go hot, cold, high and low
So see if it's a pattern too
And ask your grown-up what you can do

If hearing no makes them upset
That's a pattern you should not forget
They might get loud, or quiet and cold
No is a no, no matter how it's told
Listen to your tummy, tell someone you trust
Your no should stand and that's a must

They say something mean, then laugh it away
"It's just a joke" is what they'll say
But if it hurts, it's not funny at all
A joke shouldn't make you feel so small
Notice the pattern, tell your grown-up too
Their jokes should not be hurting you

They pout and sulk when you're with a friend
As if your time with others has to end
You're almost nervous to have fun
In front of them with anyone
Tell a grown-up, and hold on tight
To every friendship that feels right

If you cry and they make you feel bad inside
Like you're feeling too much and you'd rather hide
Your feelings are never too big or small
You feel what you feel, they must respect it all
Listen to your tummy and tell a grown-up too
They should never make you feel bad for being you

Their kindness comes and goes day to day
It goes from good to bad when things don't go their way
Real love doesn't disappear like that
It stays through the good and through the bad
Listen to your tummy and tell a grown-up too
Real love isn't earned, it just loves you