It feels like
someone's broken into your house
and you're trying so hard
to be silent
so the stranger won't hear you
and find you
and hurt you
You're scared
and you're trying so hard
to be careful
trying so hard
not to kick, knock, or touch
anything
that could make a sound
the ground
could hold land mines
Your eyes
scan the room
and you think the coast is clear
until your hand brushes against
something
Something that the stranger hears
You start to run
and you don't see anyone chasing you
so maybe you're okay
but maybe that's not true
Maybe the stranger's right around the corner
waiting to say "boo"
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