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Lurking

May 6, 2014
By Momoko GOLD, Grand Island, Nebraska
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Momoko GOLD, Grand Island, Nebraska
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;You know you&#039;re in love when you can&#039;t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.&rdquo; <br /> ― Dr. Seuss

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Lurking,
Under my bed,
Under the stairs,
Lurking in the shadows,
Standing behind me,
Hiding behind the fridge,
Behind the door,
Watching through the window,
Stalking,
Staring,
Craving,
Sniffing,
Watching,
As I move closer,
It moves farther,
I can never reach it,
The Darkness

© Mary A., Fullerton, CA

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