Perhaps the phrase
is meant to be
nonchalant
but it comes across as
noncommittal,
holding out/holding in
your real opinion.
It’s pathetically apathetic
not to speak your mind
with honest clarity; to own
your own point-of-view.
i don’t care? oh, yes, you do!
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Aug 05, 2026 @ 10:24:38
I agree with your points. Of course they care
Aug 02, 2026 @ 19:34:55
You make a good point, Lynn!
Jul 30, 2026 @ 08:44:43
Lynn, I love how you show that saying “I don’t care” can hide strong feelings and avoid sharing what you truly think.
~David
Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:32:49
Thanks for your appreciative feedback, David 😊
Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:34:53
Would you mind if I share this as a reblog at some point in the future, Lynn?
Aug 03, 2026 @ 20:57:37
Of course! I’d be pleased, David 🙂
Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:53:16
So true, Lynn!
(Do you know the children’s book by Maurice Sendak, “Pierre I don’t care”? It was one of my favorite books when I was a little kid. 😊)
Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:30:57
I’m not familiar with that one, Merril, but I memorized “Where the Wild Things Are”!
Jul 31, 2026 @ 12:02:43
“Where the Wild Things Are,” came out after I was reading books for older kids, so I had to learn about it later, but it’s a good one! 😊
Jul 28, 2026 @ 15:07:01
This is so poignant ~ I agree, it does comes across as noncommittal, either a person has their own point of view or they can be on the same page. ❤️❤️
Jul 28, 2026 @ 15:24:31
I appreciate your comment and enjoyed the prompt, Sanaa!
Jul 28, 2026 @ 09:12:00
Interesting take! I enjoyed it!
Jul 28, 2026 @ 15:23:25
Thanks, Paula 😊
Jul 28, 2026 @ 08:43:28
I love the last line; it’s so true! Especially if you’re trying to decide where to go for dinner. “I don’t care” can easily become “anywhere but there”.
Jul 28, 2026 @ 15:22:41
Yes, that sounds like my husband and me! 😅