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Shrouded Hearts

Shrouded Hearts We all grew up hiding from the darkness, then hiding in it.Trying to hide from the demons lurking outside tobattling demons inside. Once, what seemed terrifying now appears strangely beautiful as itveils all our wounds and scars, hiding us from the rest of the world.Not letting anyone know whether you’re dancing with joyor […]

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Screams from the rubble

Screams from the rubble Doesn’t the cries from Gaza make you fear?The call from heaven is truly near. Painting the streets red with blood,drenching pathways in a scarlet flood. Doesn’t your heart drown in sorrow?Isn’t your soul in grief, in endless borrow? Will you still be quiet?The children are only longing for a peaceful night.

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