Bleach

Into my mouth the bleach goes

The harsh bitter taste attacks my tongue

I want it out

Regret

Penance for every bad word I said

Cleanse my mouth

I gulp it down

My throat is on fire

It's too late to turn back now

Panic

Penance for every person I spit on

Cleanse my throat

I feel it drop into my stomach

It churns the dinner I just ate

Maybe it'll be a painless death

Hope

Penance for every piece of food I stole

Cleanse my stomach

It's coming back up

I'm coughing up blood now

I'm going to die

Peace

Penance for every drop of blood I've spilt

Cleanse my blood

It wasn't enough

I'm still alive

I thought it would be enough to

Cleanse my mind