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There are stories we shouldn't tell.
      All the wise men know this.
There are lies we shouldn't hear.
     All the wise women have learned this.
There are hearts we shouldn't break.
     All the angels weep as they see this.
There are souls we shouldn't touch.
     All the demons smirk at this.

Walk down there; the hallway grows dark.
Stop over there; the shadows are unquiet.
Rest yourself there; the earth takes you.

Some knowledge burns the bearer.
      You were warned.
Some secrets can only harm.
     You didn't listen.
Some love brings only ruin.
     Everyone warned you.
Some tears can't be avoided.
     Into every life, they fall.

I wish I could save you; the clock ticks.
I wanted to spare you; why wouldn't you listen?
I can only watch; your fate is your own.

This I know --
     we each choose our destruction.
I leave you
     finally to yours.

Copyright 2009 Stephen B. Bagley. All rights reserved.

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