beautiful magic
in warm water
lit by candles in stones
lavender drops
mixed into a potion
I drench myself in
h e a l m e, h e a l me
I beg the waters
sweating
and calm
h e a l me, h e a l m e
I beg my heart
holding myself closely
an estranged
sister
mother
friend
lover
all at once
all for me
y o u a r e s o l o v e d
I reassure myself simply
