water used to flow so softly

Water used to flow so softly over my hands.

It hurts to swallow.

I drink water and remember how it touches everything inside,

how nothing can live without being softened.

I try to let myself be soft.

I try to flow gentle.

© 2015 Anna-Christina Betekhtin, All Rights Reserved.


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