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Whispers of the Nighttime
February 10, 2009
In her sleep
she wanders away from the treacherous hands
clawing at her fragile heart
and she dreams
of the magical kingdom
where peace is the protector
and love is the answer
In her sleep
the magical winds wash away
her burning tears
and erase the painful tattoos on her skin
and in her sleep
she escapes
the drunken backhand
the bumbling, insincere apologies
In her sleep
she dances
savoring every moment
and she does not blink
hoping against hope
that morning never comes
© Rebecca B., Santa Clara, CA
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