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Before the shadows descend, alert her.
Before she mistakes the night for all.
A soft word, a firm hand,
Can point her footsteps to more secure ground.
Warn her, even if she might not hear.
Even if pride conceals her attentive ear.
Like fire, truth can sting her rapidly.
But when darkness abounds, flames can lead.
Warn her not with fears' chains,
But with the love keeping her near.
Let prudence blossom; let knowledge last.
A light from a far distance touch light guided her.
Tell her; silence goes too deeply.
And secrets are the spirits we maintain.
Better a wound from real words,
than silence missed with storms.