Day One
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Rain hits against the windowsill.
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Rain. It’s always raining. Rain.
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Is it time yet? Will he- Rain. It’s always raining.
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I believe it’s time to go out. It should be break time. Or is it that day? Is he- Rain. It’s so beautiful.
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It’s a sunny day today. So beautiful and shiny. Fresh air everywhere. I wonder if I can go outside...the door is locked. It’s always locked. Why do they get to go outside? I wonder if today is the day he-
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The birds are singing today. Pretty birds. They get to be free and fly away. Pretty birds. Oh, so pretty.
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The door opens. Why is it opening? Is today one of those days? It is. He’s here. No. Please. Not again. I’m better. I pro-
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Hi? Are you here to interview me? They let you in? How did you get in? Can I leave with you? Have you seen him? Where is he? Is he com-
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They’re getting rid of the bad ones again. The red mixes with the rain. The smell of copper is horrid, but I’m used to it.
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Are you going to question me? They let you ask questions? Ok. I will answer.
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Why am I here? Because...because...I see them.
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Today is one of those days again. He comes. This is going to be painful. Why am I here? What did I- it’s raining again. Pretty rain. So pretty. Pretty birds. So sunny. Pretty birds.
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I heard whistling today. It was the sweetest sounding thing. It was a low tone. It was so sweet. So sound. Like a sound I’ve heard before. A long time ago in my- rain. It’s raining again. Why is it always raining?
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Lights out. Sleep time. If I don’t sleep he will come. If I sleep it will come. It haunts my dreams.
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Do you have another question? How long have I been here? For a very lo- I got here yesterday. What do you mean I must be confused? I just got here! I’ve been here for- rain. Look at the rain.
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The smell of pine fills my nose. Such a pretty smell. The greeness of it. Much different than the rain. I’m not crazy. I’m not crazy. I’m not crazy. I’m not crazy. I’m not crazy! Crazy! Crazy! Crazy! I don’t want to listen to the rain for hours!!! Let me-rain. Rain. Rain. Pine. Sun. Birds. White. White. White. Blank.
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Why am I here? I don’t know. I thought it was because of- no. I don’t know why I’m here. I guess I’m crazy.
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Any more questions? No? You’re going to leave? Can I come? No? Okay. I’ll watch the rain then. Come back soon!
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How long have I been here?
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Getting rid of the bad ones again. The red flows within the rain. Kind of like water painting. How pretty.
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They’re coming. I’m telling you! They’re coming. No. Please. You have to believe me! No. Don’t get him. NO! He’s coming. Not again. Not again. I’m not crazy.
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Look at the pretty birds outside in the sunshine. Look some of the others are outside too. I wish this window was bigger. Nice sunshine. So nice and warm. Warm.
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When the morning comes the night will fade. The eyes watch within the dawn as smoke rises from ashes and ashes rise from light. A friend, a foe, the same, or not at all.
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I sleep in waiting for the view through my window to expand. I wait for a new day and...what if he comes again. He must never come. Please don’t le-
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Have you noticed that the stars sparkle? They sparkle like diamonds...they sparkle like sharp kni-I’ve always adored night time. It used to be so peaceful before they ca-
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The moon is my friend, she talks to me. She sings me lullabies and gives me hope for a new night where she will shine brighter. The moon is my friend, just ask her. I doubt she'll be your friend. Why? Because she is my friend. Not yours. Though maybe she'll like you.
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Red rain, oh how you slide down my wall. Won't you leave me be?
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One day I will be free. He will never see me again. I will be fre-
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I'm not crazy, I promise. I wasn't supposed to come here. You've made a mistake. Please let me go. I'm not sup-
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The rain is so pretty. The rain is like a jewel, shining in a small hand. If only you would wear the necklace.
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It's raining again.
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Why must it rain?
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It doesn't even look like it's raining anywhere else.
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Why is it only raining above my window?
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Some days that rain comes from me.
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I like when it rains. It always feels fresh and new. It makes me want to curl up on my bed and sleep forever.
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