misconceptions

the line between can't and won't

shouldn't dissolve like epsom

in hot water one soothes

tired muscles frayed nerves

soapy minds that can't recall

the minerals one ought to avoid

while reading labels in the grocery store

while researching space heaters on amazon

wildfires that spread like blame

the government of bodies

the piranhaic fear that reigns

365 days a day

but can't douse doubt

i'm not supposed to bathe

in hot water according to the urologist

i'm not supposed to

i'm not supposed to

i won't

i can't

want a baby

if i'm sick

of nurturing myself