Literature
dominus tecum
hymns of the faithful, and those with long memories
turn their faces skyward
as the ash of an almost-millennia
touches down in a gentle sorrow
Ave Maria, gratia plena
bless the people who answered the call
risked life and love to save it all
let the church bells ring
as they still stand tall -
the hearts of the world reached out
fingertips on point zero of the french heart
and though we weep alongside you
history will rise like the phoenix,
as history is wont to do -
so keep faith,
hold hope,