take the salt, rub it on your palms
spread white circles at your door, under your window
pull lavender oil through your hair
say words over the rosemary
when you go to the creek, take the letters
do not burn them. float them.
cover your scars with brown moss
do not wash out the lavender
even under under the full moon, even at midnight
light white candles
always remember your own name
always eat when you are hungry
when they ask what you did with the letters
crush three tablespoons of mint in your hands
promise yourself you will not lock your jaw anymore
close the door, replace the salt
this is how you wake up the dawn
this is how you plant the seeds of your feet
this is how you come back
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