After/Before

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The feeling is almost identical After as it was Before
But there's a distinct difference
And that is that the After is lethargic
It is a quiet and contemplative sadness
Juxtaposed to the chaotic, scratching melancholy of the Before
Something that is saturated in energy
The restless and demanding creature
That sits heavy on my chest
Refusing to budge until the ritual is complete
The main difference is this:
The Before is deafening
The After is static
I can sleep in static
In noise I can only worry

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