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February 11, 2014
By BackwoodsPrincess GOLD, Hempstead, Texas
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i've got a firecracker for a mouth so dont make a spark. ~ muoi

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Hiding in the shadows,
Lingering in the dark,
Forever running from my past,
Praying it never finds me again,
Hoping nothing or no one will give me away.

I step out of the shadows,
Out of the darkness,
No more hiding from my fears,
No more running from the inevitable.

I step into the light,
Where I conquer all things dark,
Letting the brightness roll off my skin,
Covering everything in sight,
Letting everything be at peace,
And not have to run and hide.

© Rebecca B., Santa Clara, CA

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