When we forget to guard the cracks 
we make in our hearts to let light in

tyrants slip through them
and we descend into darkness.

Yes, we will dance again,
but our steps will be fettered

for now we carry a gun
look over our shoulders
to see what evil stalks us.

Yes, we will sing again,
but our voices will be muted,

grief has torn our vocal chords, 
we understand now

never again means God forbid and
sometimes God forgets to forbid.

If we think God has forgotten,
then we must remember.




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