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Lost between the borders of heaven and hell, confusion led to this story, one must tell. Surrounded by a world full of violence, I closed my eyes and took a vow of silence. Wondering if this life was even real, weird chills and shivers, one began to feel. Suddenly a figure appeared in a shroud, in darkness, his words echoed ever so loud. “If you dare, come closer and take a chance, won’t you give me the pleasure of one dance? Do not fear for I am not violent, why are you the one who is silent?” “Why should one become your willing dancer, so that you can fill my mind with cancer? You are nothing but a ferocious beast, go now, upon my soul you shall not feast.” “I know all about your forgotten schemes, I’m the one who can bring you your dreams.” Thou shall not sin, come leave this humdrum city, let me show you a life, ever so pretty. Can’t you see we are all the same breed, they will all follow if you plant my seed.” Louder and louder his words would repeat, effecting the rhythm of my heart beat. This was no simple case of confusion, for this image was causing much delusion. Then again, life can become an illusion, when one chooses, a life full of seclusion. “I must decline this dance you want so badly, for you this poem will end, rather sadly. For, I seek a path of peaceful harmony, my soul cannot sing with you in symphony. Nothing here for you, so be on your way, this time your words shall not lead me astray.” Scorned he left with a sly grin on his face, vowing to return again to this place. Inside, something that day seemed to have died. Resisting temptation filled me with pride. For him this was just a sinister game, but, I could never live a life of shame. After all I was my mother’s son, strong – after all had been said and done. The Silent One Originally posted on 1 May 2017, re posted 19 January 2019.
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