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The house with no lights

One, Two, Three, Four... Shadows crawl in hope of escape. Five, Six— Interrupting thoughts and fear demand attention. “Hello, I'm here.” The mind cowardly answers the call. Life unhinges — unlocking the greed of depression. The door opens, welcoming the darkness into the house with no lights. Allowing the destruction to flood centre stage. No spotlight needed. He's strong, surrounded by the blackness. He's seen. He's heard. He's felt— He's home. His cravings satisfied as he feeds on the vulnerability, The instability that’s nested in these walls for so long. Laughing at the echoes of loneliness, He unleashes the pain that was suffocating behind a smile-shaped mask. The pain that was locked away for a reason. The pain he knew would not say no. His easy target. His prey. Hugging one another, depression smirks and leads the way, Knowing he’s conquered the land of the house with no lights. He settles in. It’s his house now. There is no more counting. There are no more shadows. It’s quiet, Dark, Finally home.

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Date: 7/8/2025 2:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 7/8/2025 7:58:00 AM
Life unhinges — unlocking the greed of depression… Knowing he’s conquered the land of the house with no lights…emotive write on a specific fear. Congrats!
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Date: 7/5/2025 5:35:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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