My Lovely Bath

When the shadows fall and solitude has found me, my joy grows big like the suds rising up as I run the water for my bath. Letting my hair down I prop my head, reclining in the liquid warmth. With eyes closed, I see myself. . . floating as my stress dissolves. I alone decide when to leave my lovely bath and what next to do as I linger tranquilly in lavender’s sweet fragrance. Written By Andrea Dietrich, 6/22/12 for the poetry contest of Yasmin Khan: "Letting Your Hair Down"
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Duncan Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Well I like this very much,,, that's how I feel when I take a bath ;}
Ludden Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Hmmmmm. Makes me want to join you.---- Oops!
Babcock Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Nothing like a long relaxing bath to ease away the tension. Nice for the aches and pains too. An excellent poem we can all relate too. love phyl
Susan Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Congrats on your win! Sounds super relaxing...though i am a freak and hate the smell of lavender..maybe something fruity for me :)
Larison Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 4:09 PM
I can sure relate to that. I take a bath every friday. I love to relax and have a nice bubble bath! Great poem! xo laurel
Kendrick Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Great topic for the contest..Sure to be in the winners' list..Enjoyed reading this afternoon...Thanks for stopping by..That Cascade can take us away....Sara
Williams Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Andrea congrats on your Lavender win...have a great weekend my friend..David
Austin Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Thanks for letting me peek in on your wonderful bath. My pace maker saved me once again, Enjoyed SO much. Love, Dave
Wesley Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 6:38 PM
Way to go Andrea, doyou stay long enough for yourfinertips toshrink? A wonderful entry for the contest with my best wishes!
Brown Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Andrea. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Calgon............take me away tooooo!!! :) Love it! Congratulations, Andrea!!
Sweetheart Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 8:08 AM
congrats Andrea on a wonderful win for this excellent relaxing bath so lovely.. I luv it..
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot Andy, my favourite place in the world, that is my bath not yours ha ha xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Congrats on this poem placing 4th Andie. I knew it was a winner.
Brown Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 6:13 AM
I want to thank you so much for your kind words on my writings Andrea. I am so far behind on everything including my life away from PoetrySoup. So will you please forgive me if I am not right on top of my comments and thank you's. I am trying. It is a pleasure to read your poetry today as I leave you this thank you. Love and blessings, Carol
Palli Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 2:22 PM
so relaxing! well done
Johnson Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM
I can relate except for letting the hair down. Now you know why I don't post a picture. Just kidding. Bald is beautiful. :)
Anish Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 2:25 PM
I use something called "Aging Hippie Bath Oil" when I take a bath. Your poem gives a good illustration of how relaxing and renewing a bath can be. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Horne Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Sounds heavenly - I miss our bathtub, but we just have a shower now
Song Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Heck, how old do u think I am...21? ha ha...I was forced to watch the one with the beaver every yr thru elementary school...or maybe it was an otter...I can still hear the narrator's inflection in his voice as the animal would do something cute...Yes, oh yes,,,I do remember those movies...Re: G Hog..well, the traps are set...I set one and Mika set the other...watermelon, apples, and brocolli...mmmmm....I will probably come and dump him in your yd to eat that rose bush at your front door...or I could put him in the Obama vegetable garden..hahahaha.
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 7:13 PM
ok, leave obama alone, you. hahaha. have GREAT fun with your trapping adventure.
Song Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 7:05 PM
I will do something humane bc I don't want to hurt any of God's creatures unless it's a menace to my well-being...
Sivey Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Wow, this is the epitome of relaxation my friend! That fragrance so important in feeling tranquil! I just love your incredible poem Andrea! Great Work!!
Mac Donald Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Ah, your muse was never far off, Andrea!:) This is a beautifully soothing write...there's just something about water that makes thoughts flow amidst total relaxation. Love this write! Best wishes, love, Mikki
Irisha Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Beautifully written...good luck in your contest. :)
Maverick Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Your words hair and even the bathwater are flowing wonderfully in this piece Andrea, all the very best in that contest.)
Harrington Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Nothing better than lovely 'liquid warmth' Wonderful tanka! And thank you for the heads up on my typo in Sunshine. Have a splendid day Andrea! Tanya
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