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Shushhhh

Silence has a new name tonight

After dark, it would be the Light

Buzing behind your closed eyes;

Dare not open, else you pay the price..

Shushhhh shush dear, don’t be afraid

I’ll sing lullaby, words unsaid.

Silence has a new name tonight

Keep your lids shut and tight.

🌷(2)

◄ Goodbye Daddy

Journey to the Light ►

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Tapashree Roy

Mon 10th Sep 2018 10:28

Thanks, Daren and Marie for sharing your appreciations! ?

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Tapashree Roy

Mon 10th Sep 2018 05:15

Hi Martin, Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts. I very much agree with the spooky feel around the lines. So glad you liked it.

Taps

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Martin Elder

Sun 9th Sep 2018 18:37

This definitely has a quite a scary hint to it. very well written. I love the repeat of silence has a new name tonight.

Nice one

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