A Midday Dream

on a bright blue morning

I saw the end

as the city went up

in flames,

you turned to me

with panic in your eyes,

screaming why?! why?!

I said we must not

cry

so when it is all over

we can face the truth

and say

we remained

human beings;

…..be still

my tired

beating

savage

heart

your day of rest

will come

all too soon.

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