Proclamation

The war between the body
and the soul has ended.
Our heroes will soon be home.

For those who cut and ran
before the end, who hid
by day in offices and churches,
who shivered under blankets
late at night,
we declare a general amnesty.

It is time to come out in the open,
throw your hands into the air,
and speak your names.

We will help you contact your loved ones,
locate water, ease the pain.