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I Awake as A Child

April 15, 2011
By Bkisseloff GOLD, Ormond Beach, Florida
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I awake much as a child does
Crying and screaming
With a cold start

I awake unaware
Of how to begin
Calling for someone's guidance

I awake afraid
Startled and alone
Chills down my spine.

I awake as a child
But I am grown
But when I wake
I do not feel old

© Sophie E., Yeovil, UK

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