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Closet are for...


Closet, closet, closet...

Open, tsk... tsk! Close, tsk... tsk!

Darkness surrounded but I'm not afraid, 

Because it is my safe place.

Closet, closet, closet...

Open, slowly! Close, suddenly!

Darkness surrounded but I am afraid,

Where is my safe haven now?

Closet, closet, closet...

Open, wide open! Close, gradually!

Decision, black, white, red, blue, yellow

Gray, purple, green, orange, pink, decision.

Closet, closet, closet...

Open, to self! Close, to everyone!

Be yourself, not him, her, others

Because of judgement or my decision.

Closet, closet, closet...

Open, only once! Close, sealed forever!

Diversity, mystery, secret... It's a secret!

Secret but it once was told

 

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