After

After the darkness,
After the rain, 
After confession delivers the soul, 
Long after vision has risen again, 
After the guilt has taken its toll.

Just before daybreak, 
Silent and calm, 
Cracking the silence, 
Breathing a sigh, 
Facing the morning with nary a qualm, 
No need to shout, 
No reason to cry.

Crying was yesterday; 
No going back. 
See it as history, 
Lessons to learn. 
Here in the aftermath of the attack 
There is tomorrow 
To lend concern.

Torches are burning 
To lead the way. 
Step through the portal 
Of a new day.

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