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After The Rain

I can sing and smile again

By Ryan BurkeyPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Thankful for the pain of losing you

Better to feel pain than nothing

It reminds me I’m alive

Heartbreak leads to new joy

Tears turn to gladness

I can sing now

Songs of bliss

My heart

Smiles

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About the Creator

Ryan Burkey

PNW native. Government analyst by day and a writer, song-writer and musician by night. Writing topics include nature, faith, relationships, and social commentary. Hobbies are traveling, coffee shop vibes, food, and comedy.

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  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    I love your sweetly simplistic nonet.

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