6. the water is still running

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i spend the most time in a room with white tiles.

there are curtains and water and a big mirror covering an entire wall.

i turn on the shower and get ready to undress.

i stare at the reflection of my body,

naming all the imperfections i can see.

the water is still running.

i turn around to make sure the door is locked,

for what i do next doesn't deserve to be seen by anyone,

and once i'm finished with the wrenching sounds,

i look at my body again,

only to see no difference.

the water is still running,

it's my vicious cycle.

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