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Lost in the night

January 18, 2011
By laaauren PLATINUM, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
"It's just that...I just think that some things are meant to be broken. Imperfect. Chaotic. It's the universe's way of providing contrast, you know? There have to be a few holes in the road. It's how life is."

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I hear the distant yells,
surrounding me.
Whispers of memories flit across my
mind.
Long nights, dark rooms.

Where are you?
Why am I alone again?

A baby wailing,
reaching out for the mother
who has slipped away.
The darkness swallowing her.
The loneliness too much to bear.

Where are you?
Why am I alone again?

Such a disappointment.
Another lie, another slip of the tongue.
Lights off, the TV dim.
She left, go back to sleep.

Hush baby, everything will
look better in the morning.

© Cassie H., Carmi, IL

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