POEM STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
Cleansing
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I will cleanse this soul of you
Throw away that sweater
Throw away that letter
Throw away those rotting flowers
Throw away these sheets while you're at it
I will cleanse this bedroom of you
Take your kisses
and your words, too
Take your fingers out of each the groove in my brain
Take your preying eyes off me as well
I will cleanse this body and mind you
Remove these memories
Remove any lingering sentiments in your language
Remove all that pain caused by you
Go ahead and remove yourself from my life, too
I will cleanse this soul of you