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Silence

Silence is said to be the loudest sound.

Years of enjoyment shadowed by impending doom.

The smoke filling every room

She loved the smell of the exhaust

And never thought of the cost

The burn she would feel in the back of her throat

Her favorite part, she would gloat

The rush from the nicotine

The soft, happy tickling

The itch of addiction that had to be scratched

Unsuspecting, she quickly became attached

Uncaring and inhaling

Her lungs were failing

She knew this now after only thirty-two

Silence is said to be the loudest sound.

If she were able to speak, she would tell you.

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Written by
ninamarie
American
Published
Jan 18, 2016
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Written for a creative writing class.

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