The girl sat very still
Hands folded in her lap
Her face was as pale and
delicate as Dresden China
The only sign of life she gave
was the rise and fall of her
chest as she breathed
Her eyes were riveted to a spot
on the wall not far above her head
She dared not move a muscle or
even blink too much
Then a voice spoke the words she
was aching to hear
" I have finished "
" You may go now"
And she sighed with relie
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