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Haunt Me No Longer

Haunt me no longer!

I have endured the worst.

I've known the terror.

I've lived!

I've survived

When those around me have fallen.

I know the guilt -

I live.

I hear, each night, the cries;

I live again their source.

I block my ears. I try

To outrun their accusing fingers' stretch

Lest their cold bones latch on to me

Now. Too late

Always too late

Ever

Forever

Too late



Haunt me no longer!

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last updated 12 October 2010 - 2:37am
©12 February 2004 - 11:10pm — salphire5
1 March 2005 - 2:51pm — Dyrim Bensbane (not verified)
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I love this poem! It's haunting (No pun intended) in a very very beautiful way. I especially love the line "To outrun their accusing fingers' stretch". You have a very nice piece here. Impressive.

6 April 2011 - 3:36pm — salphire5
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Haunt Me No Longer

What a lovely comment. Thank you very much. I am glad you felt it, and appreciated it.