Turn the Light Off Maria

Steven West
Turn the light off Maria.
Let the darkness shine through.
Do not be afraid Maria.
No one is coming after you.
Your nightmares shall diminish.
Your family is by your side.
You do not need to shake.
You do not need to hide.
The ghosts that haunt your sleep
Shall menace you no more.
No spectral beings shall frighten you
Or knock upon your door.
Turn the light off Maria.
Your clouds shall go away.
Fairies and angels
Shall brighten up your day.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • Lodie Quezada11/9/2011

    Very enjoyable. Great story.

  • Mary Oberg11/8/2011

    I enjoyed this one!

  • Rebecca Bardelli11/8/2011

    That was cute! I enjoyed it! :)

  • Peter Flom11/8/2011

    Very different from your usual, but I like it

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