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Spectator

0ctober 17 2012 ------------------------- Hidden away from any light Hides a spectator, awaiting to fright He lives in the room-in the closet and corners He waits until there is no light Frozen with fear-it's going to be a long night Whispers, creaks, unexplainable noises enchant the darkness Forever haunted by this unseen enmity A mass of darkness never to leave And alone-always alone I sit and grieve The spectator watches in the shadows I know he is there, but I choose to ignore him But the candles are starting to dim...

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Date: 8/9/2013 8:52:00 PM
Aye yai yai... things do watch in the shadows. They should take a picture- it would last longer!! Hermph! Always, Laura
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Date: 10/25/2012 12:35:00 PM
Sorry for being late reading your excellent poetry Rebecca. I enjoyed reading it today. I wish I could keep up with all the poets here but I can't. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/25/2012 9:21:00 AM
Who's this spectator might be? Mr Howdy? Spooky!!!
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