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late nights she drowns them out
the harsh sounds of their screams

it was never like this before
they were filled with joy, before

she wonders if it's her
she is the only one home now 

could she be the source of this anger?
did she drain them of their happiness?

she remembers the time,
she was young

late nights were spent with family
everyone full of so much love


it's different now

yelling has replaced the laughing
and silence has replaced the smiles

but she'll be okay
as long as they don't take her joy too

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