Why I shower in the dark. (poem)
I must ground my thoughts
I shower in the dark with complete silence because it’s the only way to ground my thoughts.
I have heavier things on my mind than what could ever be lurking in the dark.
My mind is an endless series of nothingness.
I am not who my mind is.
The dark is not my greatest fear, my mind is way darker than how dark the room could appear.
I devour the water as it drops down my face,
I sit and I ponder,
I enjoy my loneliness,
The water is warm,
My thoughts are cold,
I swallow my tears that become the shallow water,
The shampoo fills my swollen eyes,
I cannot see,
I cannot be bothered by the sting in my eyes because it could never be more painful than the stings on my bare body.
I shower in the dark, with complete silence,
it’s the only way to ground my thoughts,
I have heavy (ier) things on my mind (than what could ever be luring in the dark)
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Enola Potter is a junior. She enjoys spending time with her kitty, long drives, and dancing to music. She is part of Mead's varsity cheer team as well as speech & debate. She is looking forward to writing more opinion pieces, poetry, cheering at football games, and meeting new friends.
Kerrigan • Aug 18, 2023 at 11:05 am
Love it!