When the Sun Rises on Tomorrow

words that cannot be unspoken
ricochet around memories
firing off regrets
and recriminations
who takes the blame
how will we change
when the sun rises on tomorrow
when peace is a mere concept
a vision or mirage
a loaded gun
aiming at ourselves
when the sun rises on tomorrow
do we want to remember
to justify
words that hurt
actions that cannot be undone
does it matter
when the sun rises on tomorrow
does any of it matter
the past is behind us
unchangeable
existing in our memories
when the sun rises on tomorrow
and every day after
forgive
find peace
and when the sun rises on tomorrow
appreciate a chance
to begin again

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