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The girl with no mouth can tell no one of her pain.
She locks it up inside because she is ashamed.
Strong people don't cry, they don't complain.
Weakness is taboo in the land where silence reigns.

(inspired by the book: When Rabbit Howls)

Danielle Baker
-5/26/90


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