Bathroom Engaged

There he blows on his way to the gents Book in hand we all know this is where he shall be occupied for the next half hour Imagination envisages him making himself comfortable There for a duration Intent on sinking his teeth into several chapters of the latest James Patterson Belt slowly snakes to the floor as he sits there concentrating on task in progress with trousers half mast supported by knees Book on lap A certain familiar thunder echoes through the house Stench slowly seeping through under door Leaves mum running for the air fragrancers Doors and windows are opened as mother tries to ‘air’ the house as she goes about her business cleaning the house until it shines bright as a freshly minted coin Eventually father emerges Fresh and relaxed Missing one gas mask Mum trepidly takes a breath and dives into the bathroom Intent on finishing her work disguising Dad’s omissions Bathroom engaged again Mother’s work never done and yet as she vacates a beautiful flowery scent followers her through The empty room vacantly awaiting Welcoming next guest.