i'm walking the long road.

"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."

- Robin Williams.

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The mouse was let loose into the maze.

Its instinctual survival techniques put to use.

Scurrying around,

eyes wide open,

mind wide awake,

the adventure began.

The mouse ran around the blocks,

searching for a sense of familiarity,

Running to a safe corner,

the mouse stayed rooted.

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Somewhere in an alternate universe.

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The mouse was let loose into the wild.

Its instinctual survival techniques put to use.

Scurrying around,

eyes wide open,

mind wide awake,

the adventure heightened.

The mouse ran around the blocks,

searching for a spot to build a fort.

Running to a vantage point,

the mouse stayed alert.

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Into my arms.

Warm. Snug.

Just being us.

Us against the world.

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M.

watching the sky fall.