There’s a light on in the attic, par Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein

There’s a light on in the attic

There’s a light on in the attic.

Though the house is dark and shuttered,

I can see a flickering flutter,

and I know what it’s about.

I can see it from the outside,

and I know you’re on the inside...

looking out.

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