Waiting

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I've been alone,

alone for a long time,

in this house.


I don't know how long it's been

since my mom left me here,

but I'm waiting,

don't you see?


And I know I might look tattered

and worn

and sick

and cold,

but I'm not.


This is the only dress I have,

but the holes aren't that bad,

and I've gotten use to the cold.


And I guess I might be a little pale

and a little skinny,

but I'm just not that hungry,

and the sun makes me feel lonely.


So I get that you might be worried for me,

but it's okay.

I've been here for a very long time,

and I'm just waiting for my mom.

So until she gets here I'll keep waiting.





What?

No it hasn't been that long,

I mean she would have been back before then.

Wh-

No.

No!

That's not true!

She's going to come back soon!


No!

You're wrong!

I'm just a little thin,

I'm not si-


What do you mean?

Remember?

I remember being sick for a little while

a long time ago,

but then I was all better!


I didn't die!

I didn't!

I'm just waiting!


Go away!

Leave me alone!


My mom's going to be here soon...

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