The Ghost From the Past

The ghost from the past
Sneaking
Tiptoeing
Following me around, more faithfully that my own shadow
Prying
Nagging
Tickling past memories to pain the mind
Waiting patiently
Stealing happiness from the present
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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