the fright.

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in the shadows 

i stand 

on wobbly toes

like a staggering scarecrow

my eyes wide

hands clasped

hoping for warmth

for hope

for a home

i collaspe into the wall

my back claps against the cold

liquid falls from my eyes

from my fingers

and in the corner of this world

i cry.

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