Dearest Shadow

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Dearest Shadow,

Who is it that you follow;
Is it me or is it her?
Answer me quickly;
This isn’t Kansas anymore.

I can’t decide.
I can’t choose.
Am I the girl that fell
Or the witch who flew?

Answer me quickly;
These ruby shoes are stained
Red with blood.

Answer me quickly;
I may look innocent,
But I killed the Wicked Witch.

Answer me quickly;
I can’t see the wizard
Through the curtains
Anymore.

Answer me quickly;
I don’t think there’s an Oz for this

Dorothy.

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