Sweep the Mind

sweep the mind 
of memories 
brush those
memories under 
the rug
clear the mind 
of all evidence 
of their existence 
lock the door 
where those 
memories reside 
never reopen that
door ever again 
keep it shut tight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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June 6, 2017 at 3:54 AM
Thats the way some people deal with their emotions and memories; good stuff shari.
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