20: nightmares

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the nightmares haunt her,

even in her waking hours.

they follow her everywhere,

taunting her with vicious

words and images.

her eyes are hollow and blank,

and her skin is pale

as sweat drips down

her brow.

will the nightmares

ever leave?

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