Monday, June 21, 2021

IMAGINARY FRIENDS

Imaginary Friend

And, if we shall go 

Where the fair wind 

Takes us 

Let it be 

Somewhere 

Only we go 


Poem written by Athey Thompson 

Art by Jean-Baptiste Monge


Cymbicoti is my grandson’s imaginary friend whose powers among other things includes only going to the bathroom once a day.  His every move and thought are known only to him.  He has super hero strengths and always does the unexpected and improbable.  No one knows his origin or his destiny, but it resides among the stars.


Imaginary friends are a psychological and social phenomenon where a friendship or other interpersonal relationship takes place in the imagination rather than physical reality. Although they may seem real to their creators, children usually understand that their imaginary friends are not real.

—Wikipedia 


Having an imaginary friend is a normal and healthy part of childhood play. Having one has even shown benefits in childhood development. If your child has an imaginary friend, it's totally OK. They can grow out of it in their own time as they stop needing the skills that their companion is teaching them.Jan 24, 2020

—healthline.com


Imaginary friends are a symptom of developing social intelligence in a kid.  Jul 30, 2019

—theatlantic.com

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