Still

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From the walls 
A scritch scratch–
(scritch scratch)


On the floor
A drip drop–
(drip drop)


Lumpy blankets
Contains a bed of mice.


Squeak squeak–
(squeak squeak)


Groaning house;
Aching, breathing,
Cold fingertips wafting.


Screaming, scratching, crying–
Silence.


Quiet sniffles–
(sniffle sniffle)