July 8–14 ❘ Burial

Jul 8

Burial

I am shedding my weapons
of rebellion piece by piece,
casting them deep into the pit—

sharp words that cut
and sting for weeks,
scar thick over years
of mindless repetition,

hard looks that slap
and bruise tender feelings
without reprieve or balm
of single cooling syllable,

poison thoughts that sicken
with rot, smear goodness,
and choke truth under
piles of grudge.

I’ve been at war too long,
merciless and hurting.
I bow down before you,
waiting for your blade to drop.

July 15–21 ❘ Korihor