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Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein

There’s a light on in the attic

There’s a light on in the attic.
Though the house is dark and shuttered,
I can see a flickering flutter,
and I know what it’s about.
I can see it from the outside,
and I know you’re on the inside...
looking out.

#Americans #Children #Jews #XXCentury

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