the retraction of regret

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etching regret / on the tablet of the skin / absorb the white chalk / permeable surfaces can take no more / sullen guilt smudges / the pleading skin demands exfoliation with coarse salt / infuse lavender oil/ take the hands/ grind the mortar / rotate the pestle/ the words sinking in the bowl / scrutinise the words / written on the skin/ reminiscent in the haze/ it sharpens/ burn the heart/ and breathe the remorse / ask benevolently for redemption/ from an all-encompassing heart/ upon restoration/ anoint the head with oil/ as blessing proceed in abundance/ let freedom stand on the shoulder/ the river of reconciliation/ flow from the eyes/ hold forgiveness like a stone/ vigorously cast/ stones towards the porcelain glass house/ shards of glass/ uproot the foundations/ that is no longer built on regret/ relapse back into old customs/ guilt/ no longer warrants an explanation/ a numb and nonchalant life/ accustomed to complacency/ tarnish regret and remorse/ they no longer adorn / take liberty/ clutch mercy/ grab grace/

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