Spiritual purification

the water erodes ever so slowly
the rain cannot wash it away so easy
the brain recalls what is long gone
the happiness
the sadness
the longing
the pain
visions unseen yet never out of sight
feelings untouchable yet always felt
sounds unheard yet echo in the mind
smells and tastes trigger the past
it is forever gone yet always present
turn around and look
to see nothing there
what once was seen
looks different now
there is no way you will remain the same
when he is stagnant she has changed
looking from above
the roads curve and twist
some never cross
some will merge
there is always a choice
at the numerous crossroads
some destinations are perfectly clear
others hide in shadow
only instinct can be trusted
to never look back
upon the path not chosen
nor upon the people once known
the places enjoyed
the trials and tribulations
won and lost
the materials picked up along the way
can hinder or benefit
it is time to let go
the thoughts wasted
the dreams out of reach
the longing of what once was
the loss
the joys
the loves
the rejection
the pain
what was supposed to be close
supposed to be blood
to support and care
positively accept
the independent growth
the individual package
only drowns in the amber pool
and looks but does not see
also melts into a refuge of words and fantasy
what can only happen now is
to abandon all
to cleanse the soul