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turn around and see what is following you
but don't stare for too long
now open your mouth,
and try to shout
but your voice freezes,
just like the moment.
you can't escape,
so don't even try.
it follows you everywhere,
but you don't know why.
listen to me,
i've been there before
i've felt the terror and the horror.
i'll give you this advice,
so take heed
you, my friend, are the key.
you are the only one who can frighten it away.
for it is all in your mind
so just stand up to it,
before you run out of time.

shauna k.
� 1990