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The grove has grown silent for a poor reason.
For a reason revolving around all mundanity.

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In the quiet of the dark
Her crystal steps
Cascade across my heart

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Not the house.
The home.
It would be home again, because you would be here.

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I want to root out the cancer from her, to use my scythe to put an end to the invasive weeds that
have corrupted the kid’s body. 

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“I’m in the walls.” I heard my mother say, and immediately rushed to put my ear up against one. Then, I heard another whisper.

“I’ve missed you dear.”

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The line moved and I was about five spaces before I got to the staircase. The people in front shivering. This was their first time. They have no need to worry though, as long as they have an offer.

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