It seems as if
after a season of crisis
a quiet has come across the land.
We may still walk on eggshells
for some time to come
but
there is peace in the valley tonight.

We will all keep our distance
to keep the peace
to keep things civil
and avoid any more wars.
We will be careful.
We will be controlled.

I will make a point
to avoid pushing buttons
or pulling teeth.
I will work
with whatever will I have left
to ensure
that we stay in this calm space.
I can do it.
We can do it.

We can maintain this status quo
so long
as no one mentions the Don again.