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The Basement

sight, touch, sound, smell and taste

By HummingbirdPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The Basement
Photo by Yael Gonzalez on Unsplash

As I walk down the dark steps

Guided by the wall, it's moisture on my fingertips

Scared but ignoring the creaks

The scent of mold as the water drips

Musty air so thick, I could taste it

Holiday

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Hummingbird

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