Cleanse
laying on the sandy beach
at the ocean's edge
toes close to the water
hands behind my head
I shut my eyes real tight
and suck in my breath
I'm ready for the briny wave
to sanctify and cleanse
this has always worked before
but doesn't help this time
the wound is way too deep
and burns when the sea gets in
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Jo Bien | Year Posted 2010
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