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I have never jumped out at you from behind a wall. I have never dressed as a ghoul And stalked you throughout a dark house. Never have I lent you a book That I knew was going to scare you. I would never threaten you with The promise of something you'll miss. So please, my dear Tell me how have I ever scared you? Did I frighten you with my sparkling joy? Says the boy who cannot walk Without the heavens clattering to the ground. Did I startle you when I showed you myself? When yourself isn't distinctively different? Your habit of blaming other for your discomfort Is simply an exoskeleton you hide in like a turtle. Ducking your head in quick when there is A slight tap on the ground or a Rumble from the skies.
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Nov 16, 2013
Nov 16, 2013 at 1:09 AM UTC
Boo!
I have never jumped out at you from behind a wall. I have never dressed as a ghoul And stalked you throughout a dark house. Never have I lent you a book That I knew was going to scare you. I would never threaten you with The promise of something you'll miss. So please, my dear Tell me how have I ever scared you? Did I frighten you with my sparkling joy? Says the boy who cannot walk Without the heavens clattering to the ground. Did I startle you when I showed you myself? When yourself isn't distinctively different? Your habit of blaming other for your discomfort Is simply an exoskeleton you hide in like a turtle. Ducking your head in quick when there is A slight tap on the ground or a Rumble from the skies.
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Nov 16, 2013
Nov 16, 2013 at 1:09 AM UTC
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