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Cold Water -What It Feels Like

When the tap is turned on For different water temperatures Turn on the hot water faucet It begins to flow in cold water Then the water flows to cold Then the water turns to warm It suddenly turns very hot Changing to be very cold This happens in the shower It also happens in the sinks While turning on the hot tap It does not mean hot water Will begin to come right away The water will begin cold Then it will start to be warm To only get cold once again So cold it feels like ice Frozen water against your skin Quickly you play with the taps To get the water just right Slowly the water turns to cold Freezing your skin once again Rushing to have warm water It is a batrtle with the taps To keep the water to flow warm

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/9/2021 8:25:00 PM

Yeah, it happens often, Darlene, well said, "it is a battle with the taps":)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/10/2021 3:07:00 PM

Hello Jo Daniel, oh yes a battle with the tapes. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your evening my friend.

David Mchattie

Date: 4/8/2021 7:33:00 PM

Well penned my friend. Enjoyed it a lot. Them taps can be tricky. Have a great day.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/9/2021 6:50:00 AM

Hello David Mchattie, Hi, how are you? I hope all is well with you. Yes those taps can be tricky. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/30/2021 5:49:00 PM

Sometimes one even thinks the taps must be mislabeled! Well-told, Darlene. :) gw

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/31/2021 11:42:00 AM

Hello Gershon, you are right, sometimes one thinks the taps are mislabeled. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.

Arjun Jangid

Date: 3/27/2021 10:53:00 PM

A true happening narrated beautifully. Happy Holi 'festival of brotherhood, love and joy.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/28/2021 5:43:00 AM

Hello Arjun, yes this happens many times. Thankyou for the comment of the Happy Holiday festival. God bless.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/26/2021 2:05:00 PM

A rather fine pen Darlene, we have all been there especially in hotels! Nice imagery and expression in this fine piece. Take care, Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2021 3:10:00 PM

Hello Gordon, thank you Gordon, yes we all have been there. Take Care my friend. Thank you for the lovely comment.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/26/2021 1:19:00 PM

There must me few people who haven't experienced this situation, which you've described perfectly, Darlene. Wouldn't it be nice not to get a shock in the shower? An enjoyable poem! :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2021 3:12:00 PM

Hello Evelyn, yes it would be nice not to get a shock in the shower. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/26/2021 1:10:00 PM

Hi Darlene - this happened to me in the shower when I was staying with my son and daughter in law, they are renovating and the tap handle came off in my hand whilst the water was icy cold. Great write, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2021 3:14:00 PM

Hello Jennifer, oh how awful for you to go through that. Icy cold water is a shock to the body. Blessings my friend.

Judy Ball

Date: 3/26/2021 10:00:00 AM

Been there and done that. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2021 10:47:00 AM

Hello Judy Ball, oh! Doing it! So always ajusting the temperature. God Bless. Darlene

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/26/2021 6:13:00 AM

When I wash dishes I turn the hot water into one sink till it gets hot, then turn the spout to the other side and continue to fill it with hot water. That way I always get what I want.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2021 10:49:00 AM

Hello Victor, I will try thank you. Enjoy your day my friend.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/25/2021 5:30:00 PM

Hi Darlene, this is free verse at its best.. Free verse is hard for me to write. Taps and hot water heaters vary. from household to housed..In my house,,the water does nothing suddenly. I am more likely to burn myself here Offline. Hugs....Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2021 10:52:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, you just described the shower faucet. I am always changing the temperature of the water. Hugs Darlene xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/25/2021 12:13:00 PM

Hi Darlene, I know you mean the water temperature changed abruptly in the show, and I almost slipped. Thank goodness I didn't. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/25/2021 4:21:00 PM

Hello alexis Y.,thank you for the lovely comment. yes at one time i almost sliped in the shower. I am now very careful. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/25/2021 11:50:00 AM

A sudden change of temperature nearly gives you a heart attack if you're in the shower. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/25/2021 4:23:00 PM

Hello Tom.oh, yes it does. the temperature of the water changes, drives me nuts! Today not too bad. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/25/2021 11:28:00 AM

The struggle is real, my friend!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/25/2021 4:24:00 PM

Helo Kim, yes Kim the struggle is real. Hugs Darlene.

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 3/25/2021 11:15:00 AM

You captured this perfectly. Same problem I face and I just don't like it. Enjoy your day ahead. Take care, Rama

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/25/2021 4:26:00 PM

Hello Rama, Rama i do not like it either. Enjoy your evening my friend. Blessings. Darlene