I'm cheating! I wrote this poem for the Magpie Tales in August (those are Willow's toes in the bath below) and as soon as I saw the Poetry Bus prompt I decided that I'd just trot it out again.
She's Gonna Wash That Man
At page one hundred twelve
she adds more hot
At page two hundred three
she decides it’s not
working anymore.
The plot is a mystery
and the characters,
strangers. Wistfully
she closes the book
and considers her dilemma.
Bubbles burst in empathy.
Hopes dashed are in a
lather of disappointment
She sinks beneath the surface
where her heart beat
is loud with purpose.
At last the bath is done.
As she dries off that shame
despair swirls down the drain.
She can’t even remember his name.
Oh, yeah! I remember this one from before and really like it. It's definitely worth another read!
ReplyDeletei remember this one too. glad you posted it again.
ReplyDeletethanks reposting. I love this one. A long hot bath can move mountains.
ReplyDeleteDrains- and books! all wet....wrinkled,
ReplyDeleteGood one!
I cheated- stole the subject and double dipped...
i love the title! and i love the poem!
ReplyDeleteIf only it were that easy!
ReplyDeleteWow - she must be a fast reader, if the water stays hot for 100 pages!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great poem (sadly, one I can relate to more than I'd like to admit). Drying off the shame. Been there.
Kat
Very neat, very clean, very effective.
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"As she dries off that shame
ReplyDeletedespair swirls down the drain.
She can’t even remember his name. " Oh, goodness.
It's just as much fun the second tiome around!
ReplyDeleteNow you can't read a book in a shower (unless its one of those waterproof kiddie ones)
ReplyDeleteBug! You wrote it for me!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I like Rachel's description: neat, clean, effective.
I'm reading this for the first time - just so you know. Wonderful play on words, visuals and a great bath altogether
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