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April 30, 2013
By Katherineloe SILVER, Watsonville, California
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Katherineloe SILVER, Watsonville, California
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no ones afraid of the dark, we're afraid of whats hidden inside of it.

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I will not be able to sleep tonight
for the demons
are dancing just beyond the light.
The monster under the bed
is hungry
and the boogey man
is bored.
My nightmares are coming to life
and they wont leave me alone.
So, I wont be able to sleep tonight,
because im simply too scared
to close my eyes.

© Manuel F., Phoenix, AZ

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