Mara:
Before the bombs, New Year felt like a promise.
Chibi:
After the bombs, it feels like a question.
Mara:
Before, people celebrated what was coming.
Chibi:
After, they celebrate what survived.
Mara:
Some still light candles.
Chibi:
Some just count who’s still here.
Mara:
Hope didn’t die.
Chibi:
It just learned how to hide.
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