THE EDGE

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A walk to the edge.

A dip in the ocean.

A dive into the unknown.

It will soon cover me

With its soothing wetness.

Am I ready?

WHITE COTTON BALLS IN THE SKY

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From inside my dark room,

I watch the clouds drift by.

Puffy, white cotton balls

dotting the blue sky.

Dare I leave my safe haven

and venture outside?

I’ll wait until tomorrow

as they float on by.

BEND TO THE WIND

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The trees bend to the wind.

Lightning flashes across the sky.

The rain drenches the town.

I’m safe and warm inside.

Nothing can reach me.

The storm ravages the land.

And I watch from my window.

I can’t be touched

Until…

TO THE LIGHT

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TO THE LIGHT

Bring me to the light

Where demons don’t dwell,

And colors appear to soothe my tired soul.

A rainbow of delights engulfs me.

Raindrops fall to wash my tears.

Music surrounds me in a heartbeat.

I am not alone.

Others have found this paradise.

A place to quiet the wandering beast.

Arms lift me.

Roses entomb me.

I am here at last.

I’ve made it to paradise.

TOUCH THE RAINBOW

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TOUCH THE RAINBOW

I take the winding path shaded in red

instead of hiding in my comfy bed.

The road widens and narrows its scope

as it weaves away from any hope.

Blood red threatens the night sky

as laughter follows up high.

Rivers of crimson red coat my tired feet

as I walk the road of shame and defeat.

Why cannot life take the high road?

I ask if I may be so bold.

Up ahead I see a bright light

as I rise up with all my might.

I run toward the rainbow in my mind

in the colors and hues, I hope to find.

HEARTACHE FOR ME

Heartache is for me.
My heart yearns for thee.

Lies fall so easily from your lips.
They feel salty on my fingertips.

I must remain strong.
I hope I am wrong.

I need proof to trust you once more.
My heart is breaking at its core.

The salty mist soothes me.
The wind caresses me.

But I feel cold deep inside.
I need a safe place to hide.

THE BARRIER

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A fence for protection.

To keep out the storm.

To keep us safe and dry.

But the winds growl in return.

Raising their heads in fury.

Rising to new heights.

To break the barriers.

They come with brute force.

THE DEAD GAME

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MIDNIGHT

My thoughts drift to him.

He fils me with longings.

Cold as the night air.

He flies free in the dark.

But yet he returns for me.

I dare not go to meet him.

In the dark forest at midnight.

I must hold strong and steady.

I must remain with my own kind.

With whom I feel safe and secure.

And never venture into the woods.

To rekindle his dark flame.

I must hold strong and steady.

Or my light will turn to dark.

THE DEAD GAME

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THE MOON

Night is settling in.

Shadows cover the small town.

A town preparing for the evening.

The sun hides its face.

The moon turns in glee.

Time for it to shine.

Time for it to be king.

Time for the stars to twinkle.

For the stars to serve him.

The town turns darker.

The winds turn colder.

The soft snow begins to freeze.

Ice hangs from the trees.

Frost covers the windows.

All are inside.

All are safe and warm.

From the moon’s games.

Or so they think.

Who will be at its mercy?

Who will be left out in the cold?

Don’t let it be you.

THE RAIN

Dreary.

Wet.

Dark.

Alone.

Inside.

Quiet.

Dry.

Safe.

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PLAY THE MUSIC

PLAY THE MUSIC

Play the music.
Play as fast as you can.
Pound on the keys.
Dance with the violin.
Beat on the drums.
Keep dancing.
Keep playing.
Faster and faster.
Before it’s too late.
Before death comes.
Knocking at your door.
It will come tonight.
It will wait for quiet.
So keep playing.
Keep dancing.
Until the sun rises.
And the night is gone.
And so is death.

THE COVER OF NIGHT

THE COVER OF NIGHT

Night is settling in.
Shadows cover the small town.
A town preparing for the evening.
The sun hides its face.
The moon turns in glee.
Time for it to shine.
Time for it to be king.
Time for the stars to twinkle.
For the stars to serve him.

The town turns darker.
The winds turn colder.
The soft snow begins to freeze.
Ice hangs from the trees.
Frost covers the windows.
All are inside.
All are safe and warm.
From the moon’s games.
Or so they think.
For the moon’s fun
has just begun.
Who will be at its mercy?
Who will be left out in the cold?
Don’t let it be you.

TO THE UNKNOWN

Niagara Falls, over the edge

TO THE UNKNOWN

Take a walk over the edge.
If only we could.
A step into the unknown.
A fall into rushing water.
A soothing coldness.
An icy headiness.
No other sounds.
Only rushing water.
Holding you near and close.
Safe until you hit rock bottom.
To the unknown.

WHAT DO WE NEED?

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What does a person need?
To make him feel safe.
To feel secure.
To feel at peace
with the world.
A stream of water.
A few mountains.
Some sunshine.
Birds chirping.
Blue sky peeking
through the entrance
to your own cave.
It can be as simple
as a floating leaf.
We need so little.
We require so little
to survive.
Yet the world provides us
with so much more.

ARE WE SAFE?

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Kilchurn Castle, Scotland
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A castle on top of a mountain.
Protected on all sides
from possible intruders.
Is it protected?
Can anything or anyone
be truly safe in life?
From sadness,
illness,
death.
No, we can’t.
But we must
soldier on.
Put up our defenses.
Fight our battles.
And live on.

WHERE IS IT SAFE?

Is the church empty?
It looks dark inside.
How do we know if it’s
safe to enter?
The creatures are coming closer.
I can hear their wings flapping in the wind.
We must flee for safety.
Where is it safe in Oasis, Florida?
Nowhere.
THE DEAD GAME has begun.
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THE DEAD GAME HAS BEGUN

THE DEAD ARE COMING!
THE WOLVES ARE HOWLING.
NO ONE IS SAFE.
THERE’S NOWHERE TO HIDE.
IT’S EITHER US OR THEM.
THE DEAD GAME HAS BEGUN.

THE DEAD GAME BY SUSANNE LEIST
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WHERE IS IT SAFE?

Walking alone at night in Oasis
can be very dangerous for your health.
The path along the beach is dark and deserted.
The trees are flailing their arms in the growing wind.
Sand from the beach is hitting you in the face.
Dark shadows are following your desperate path
through the wind-torn streets of town.
Where is it safe?
The church is losing its roof and windows.
Flying creatures are hovering close
to the buildings.
Nowhere is safe in Oasis
from the night’s fury.
THE DEAD GAME has begun.

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