Michael Degenhardt Poet Rhyme

Bathroom Thinking

Obsession and some Barbasol so occupy my sink
A razor and a toothbrush and some Colgate too I think
A bar of soap, a washcloth, oops, there’s perfume there as well
And some dainties hanging on the door that makes my head now swell

The image in the mirror’s not as young as it used to be
But still there is some promise on the face that I do see
I might be in my forties, but I still think there’s some youth
Left within the mirror , a face that bares some proof

I stand and look around in this tiny bright commode
And realize, it’s just a place that exists in my abode
For all the rooms, they hold me, or a presence of the me
The man there in the mirror, the youthful guy, I see

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Belinda Parish February 13, 2009 at 6:17 AM Great write Michael. I'd hate to describe my bathroom...I've got cats...and I don't mind looking in the mirror except when I turn on the lights...lol

Brian Strand February 13, 2009 at 12:22 AM Thanks for your welcome observation on my recent blogs Michael.Rgds Brian

James Faulkner February 12, 2009 at 2:46 PM love this write. age is just mental hahaha

Daver Austin February 12, 2009 at 1:10 PM Hey, Mike, I've been looking in that mirror too. At 80 I am having trouble finding the youth you speak of. I like this one, so young at heart. Love, daver

Barbara Gorelick February 12, 2009 at 1:10 PM Oh to be 40ish...smile. This is wonderful and funny . BG

Robin L. Gass February 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM Michael this is a wonderful rhyme. The cadence is beautiful and I love the story. Why does it seem like we do mostof our "self recflectng in the bathroom? Thank you for all your thoughtful comments, Michael

Michael Jordan February 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM Michael I reckon we all have them moments - I reckon "Old" varies from person to person - What may be old to some will be young to others - All things in life are held to our perspective view and many of us will see things the exact opposite of what others will see - It's just our nature - God bless, MJ

Yasmin Ilahi February 12, 2009 at 11:30 AM REAL GOOD POEM. deen MEANS 'FAITH OR RELIGION' Yasmin

Laurie Ginn February 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS you sillypoohead. Im right there with ya. Best thing about the 40's is I can't see my wrinkles without my contacts so I brush my teeth before I put them in and it ain't all bad. Fun Stuff Michael.