Open.
Creak. Creak. Creak. Creak.
Step.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Rotate (handle).
Hum. Hum. Hum.
Click (button).
Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.
Pull (cord).
Whirr. Whirr. Whirr.
Flip (switch).
Chatter. Chatter. Chatter.
Twist (dial).
Ring. Ring. Ring.
Turn (knob).
Creak. Creak. Creak. Creak.
Step.
Close.
And (finally enveloped in silence) she went to bed.
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Alex Casey
I'm a full-time educator and part-time writer. My best ideas usually end up on Vocal.
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