Try as I might I can't get out of bed, stuck to it with fear

Every inch and the horrid shadows get so near

Rogues I can only think of lurk in my dreams

'Run downstairs', I tell myself, 'No more screams!'

Open the door and fear stands in your way

'Ruthless thoughts, go away, I want to have my own say!'

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