I Can Get Out
The little girl sings her favorite song
London bridge is falling down
She learned it from her mommy
She walks down a darkly lit hallway
She ponders
mommy told me to find the light switch
*Hmmmm*
though I can't seem to find one
oh well
the girl whispers
the girl turns back from where she came and starts walking back
the hallways painted a navy blue
she holds on to one of the railings
going along both sides of the wall
she reaches the end of the hall from where she came in
she finally sees the door
she runs to it
she reaches for the door handle
its locked
she turns it again and again
I can’t get out she shouts
She bangs on the door
She screams
Mommy mama
I can’t get out the door is locked
It’s locked
Mommy
She hears someone rush
To other side of the door
She can see light from below the door
The lights are working now mama
O That’s good
She shouts
Oh yes they are baby girl
Can you let me out now mommy
Sorry baby but I’m afraid
I can’t let you get out
You will eventually get out
With your brother and sisters
The girls cries for three days straight
Mother never visited
The little girl sees a light
I can get out
She smiles
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