Chatham Poem no1 (Why baths are far superior to showers)

By Petra Creffield





(click to enlarge image) Chatham Photosketch No1

Chatham Poem no1

Why baths are far superior to showers...

In a bath you take the time to clean between your toes
In a shower everything is rushed and quick

In bath one can linger, sipping at a glass, with the radio for company
In a shower you have to sing too loud

In a bath your fingers and toes go all wrinkly
In a shower the routine is always the same

In a bath with a lover, languid conversation and sensuality ensues
In a shower with a lover, its usually all over way too fast

In a bath you let go of your day
Unwind your thoughts
Stroke your own skin
Breathe under bubbles
Until you hear the sea

©Petra Creffield 2006

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© 2006 Petra Creffield
Published on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • carlosjackal On Friday, August 17, 2007, carlosjackal (2787)By person wrote:

    "Until you hear the sea"..love the ending. Baths on an evening after a tiring day at work are amazing :) -Carl

  • Petra Creffield On Saturday, August 18, 2007, Petra Creffield (26)By person wrote:

    indeed they are, this one was inspired by the first bath i had had for 18 months after living in a flat with only a shower, was lovely :) Px

  • A former member wrote: mmmmmm....languid is right. . .a luxe poem with a beautifully rendered picturesque drawing/photo;; love the blues that add hues to the imagery of words. ..

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