We place ink on paper The way we swallow a pill, Hesitation, Fear of bitter taste and Dissatisfaction, Failure to expel what truly Eats us alive. We try to wipe away the fever that stains Our body The way that the ink stains the pages, Seeping through and latching on With no hope of removing it Until we grow a deep immunity, A force that dissolves all absolute Decay and bacteria Until we are clean. One dose of imperfection And three moments of inspiration a day Will make you healthy again