“Get up, please” “No” “It will help” “No” “I promise” “No.” Words splattered Unheeded, ignored Sure and convinced That it’s not needed The water helps Washes, restores, renews The soap feels nice Cleansing, removing, erasing The dirt clings Building on the skin Flaking off in the covers Tucked away, protected The smell grows intense Drifting…

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