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*knock*knock*knock*

By Nariah

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*knock*knock*knock* avoid the front door it's the NYSEG man again he doesn't understand me and you've been gone some days now *knock*knock*knock* that man you loved once is here too he won't answer he's been drinking and he's creepy *knock*knock*knock* mom just come on home now just explain that I'm alone here I am cold and I am hungry they'll let you out I'm sure *knock*knock*knock* excuse me she is not home now it's been quite a few years nevermind you see her passed out there on the bathroom floor *knock*knock*knock* they're taking me away now five years too late they get it she *not* home now I'm alone here *knock*knock*knock* can someone get that? it's the po-lice now they've found her face-flat on the sidewalk bleeding *knock*knock*knock* miracles! she's alive again but they have no idea this ghost that has been haunting for something like ten years *knock*knock*knock* mommy it is me here with all your meds now come on take them then we're done here go now, rest in peace mom *knock*knock*knock* run away they'll never understand you they can't see the mercy killing they'll just lock the door.... Written April 2nd, 2002 © on Apr 02 2002 03:51 AM PST   0 • 10

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