Only Memories

In a flash, it's gone.

We prevailed? What did we save?

Only memories.

Everything feels wrong.

Among the ash, what remains?

Only memories.

Hear glorious song

'Be triumphant', choirs chant,

'Take the victory.'

But, shall we drone on

Of the distant, joyous day

When hearts are empty?

What have we at dawn

When our weary souls arise?

Only memories.