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In the night,
If I just close my eye lids shut
just tight enough,
I can hear the once familiar
Noises again,
The pole cat walking across our roof,
The rahaiyas screaming,
And mom making herself a late night tea.

But just when
The old familiar warmth fills your heart,
You hear speeding passing car
Whooshing past like the wind just below your window,
And you are reminded,
Once again,
You are in a far far far away
From home.