You counted one when the door was slammed.
You counted another when water dropped on your hand.
You continued to count when the thunder roared.
You didn't stop and it's surprising how you kept track and tally of every fall.
You wouldn't mind counting until infinity as long as your heart continued to beat, and the maple tree that stood with you amid the changing seasons wouldn't stop shedding.
On your 5840th count, a small ray peeked in between the branches.
On your feet, the brittle scarlets shattered.
You thought it might not be the last time yet.
It might be later than the sunset and rains, but not too late to conquer what you thought were endless what ifs.
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The Sun Went Away
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