when enemies
of peace
were no longer
we found a new time
we found a new day

we found missiles
no longer
mounted on steel steeds
marching in parade

we heard laughter
from children playing
we heard music
free from angst

we heard apologies
for many misunderstandings
we heard pardons
for many mistakes past

when enemies
of peace
were no longer
we found a new time
we found a new day

we found missiles
no longer
mounted on steel steeds
marching in parade