I sort of went by the Day 5 prompt: https://www.napowrimo.net/day-five-10/.

At the end, there is light
or its absence

Sometimes both

In the light of day
now light of burdens long borne

after looks much like before

But, as they say
looks can be deceiving

(5 April 2023)

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