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Somber and Silent


Somber and silent.

That's how she liked it.

That's how I had to be.

My mouth was closed. 

Her smile was wide 

she said "come follow me"

The sky had darkened

The lights had faded 

I knew that I was alone 

No one to hear me

Save me

Love me

I had no place to call home

 

-your average 17 year old

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