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Silence of the Night

June 24, 2024 by Shashi

Silence of the Night I walked down a dimly lit street Around midnight My footsteps sounded absurdly loud Every breath made a sound Repetitive and irritating Every time a breeze Rustled through the sleeping leaves They seemed to come alive And laugh in a raspy voice Haunting and taunting at the same time Silence of … Read more

Midnight

December 8, 2020 by Shashi

Rising from my Slumber deep I walked to the door Opening wide To wander blankly Into the night Darkness moved Made some way Closing behind As I moved ahead Ground beneath Silently squeaked Hiding things Unseen from me Moving branches Dark and lithe Trees wave trying To embrace me Leaves had gone Silent and still … Read more