Every day, every touch
I clean and clean once more.
From a simple spray to a full wash,
I must stop this silent war.

Step by step,
follow the rules,
20 seconds or happy songs.
I rinse and scrub my hands ’till done
And now it isn’t so long.

Time after time after time,
I clean and clean once more.
From a simple wipe to a strict cleanse
I must stop this silent war.

David Hawley
Age 11
Rocklin, CA
May 2021