Waiting

Hush,
not a sound,
beware and stay silent,
the trees are listening,
be still my heart,
let my body feel fear, 
but do not let it take over,
cry out in silence,
relax your muscles,
and wait for death
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 15, 2016 at 11:28 AM
deep little write... LINDA
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