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The Day After

by Jeff Bresee

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It’s different now,

all the world around

cloaked in grey,

yet cool in the shadow.

Void of sound,

yet comfortable,

quiet,

reliable,

predictable,

sure.

 

Yes, things are very different…

on the day after you give up on your dreams.

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