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The Skeleton in the Room
March 6, 2014
They were too enthusiastic
Their hands always shook
And my nails scratched at theirs
So they only saw claws
They didn’t see the elephant
Or the skeleton in the room
That danced around manically
And smelled like lemon perfume
Because they weren’t there
And neither was I
I was home
All alone
With water to spare
And other places to go
I really don’t care
I started tapping my fingers
But no one heard it
They’re all out dancing around
Leaving me submerged
With just an elephant to keep me alive
© Charlie W., Bethesda, MD
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