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Voice Behind the Wall

For the Haunted Echoes Vocal challenge

By Carolina BorgesPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
Voice Behind the Wall
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Something in the walls

Knows the rhythm of my bones

It taps back at night

Haiku

About the Creator

Carolina Borges

I've been pouring my soul onto paper and word docs since 2014

Poet of motherhood, memory & quiet strength

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  • Elle Marie3 months ago

    Love the cadence in this.

  • Parvathi J3 months ago

    Woww, this is crazy!! Especially the "Taps back" brings that eerie feeling.

  • Sean A.3 months ago

    Love that second line, well done!

  • Mariann Carroll3 months ago

    That is very scary. No sleep for me.

  • Sandy Gillman3 months ago

    This reminds me of the quiet, eerie awareness you feel when the house creaks at night.

  • Aspen Marie 3 months ago

    Oooooh, I especially love this one!

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