Cleanse
Refresh
Linens dampened with salty tears
Shed in stillness of darkened rooms
Dry fresh in the warmth of summer sun
Inhaling a welcome gentle breeze
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Broken vessels of madness shattered
Shards of life suctioned through hoses
Solitary protection inside a bubble
Freedom is found in the vacuum
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Dust accumulated in days of monotony
Stagnant moments of unvarying lives
Cast aside in steady, sweeping lines
Shine restored with helping hands
*
Coppery stains on porcelain hearts
Used until worn, now worthless, ignored
Pampered in powdery citrus springs
Their glowing sparkle freshly renewed
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Inhale
Hold
Exhale
Cleanse
Refresh your mind
Cleanse your soul
About the Creator
Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (11)
Lingered on that first line, "linens dampened with salty tears"
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I miss so much poetry , just found this beauty when Heather shared it
That's such a blissful feeling! Beautiful poem!
It feels so good once it’s all clean. Love how you’ve captured that feeling Cathy.
There is nothing better than a great cleanse; you captured this so beautifully ❤️
I feel the fresh air ❤️
Nice and refreshing!
Beautiful & beautifully written!!!💕😊💖💕
I loved this. I could feel all the dust and clutter be cleansed away. Great work!!