Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

Power To Change Just One Thing

For some this is funny,
for others it is dead serious.
This may not be earth shattering to you,
but for many it is.
Why have most bathrooms taken out paper towels,
then replaced them with blow dryers?
If you have a baby or small child,
how do you wipe their butt or face?
Try wiping up water off the counter,
blow dryers don't work so well.
I plea,
give us a choice.
Paper towels for some,
a blow dryer for others.

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Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2024 at 5:56 PM Excellent proposal. I have seen restrooms that offered both Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2024 at 8:51 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you found this to an excellent proposal. I have seen a few that have both. All should have both. Let us pick the one we want to use. Sometimes you really need a paper towel. Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Stephan McBride March 7, 2024 at 3:02 PM : ). Funny my dear friend, we be in trouble when they put hand activated toilet paper, : ) Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you found this to be funny. With the way the world is going, I can see your hand activated toilet paper, coming soon. Hahaha!!! I say, Give Us Both.  Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Valsa George March 6, 2024 at 8:41 PM This shows how sincere you are as a mother or grandmother or merely a woman who thinks deeply about even a minor issue. Your argument is right dear Paula. Some things that might seem immaterial in the eyes of some can be quite serious for others. I applaud you for your sincerity! Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2024 at 8:45 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you like my bathroom write. Yes, what one thinks is important another does not. What is wrong with these bathroom people??? Give Both... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Richard Lamoureux March 6, 2024 at 6:47 PM Small things can make a difference, especially when you have little ones to take care of. I enjoyed your poem. Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2024 at 8:42 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my bathroom write. They always say, the small things make a big difference & they do. With kids it can be extra important. What is wrong with these bathroom people??? Give Both... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Karen Croft March 6, 2024 at 3:49 PM I agree with you on this! Have a good night writing. Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2024 at 8:38 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my bathroom write. I say, Give Both..... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Ink Empress March 6, 2024 at 7:43 AM What a unique take on something that you would like to change, we hear you through your words woven in such a seamless manner as always dear paula. Hope this reaches many, sending you light always. Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 8:25 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my unique bathroom write. This really bugs me. Many times one needs a paper towel. Give Both..... I am tired using my skirt on the door to get out. Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

David Fisher March 5, 2024 at 5:04 PM What a good thought in a cool shape, too. Choice makes sense. Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 8:20 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you like my bathroom write. Yes, many times one needs a paper towel. Give "Choice" Hahaha!!!  Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

David Kavanagh March 5, 2024 at 1:56 PM I know it gets very messy in public bathrooms Paula, people have to go into the loo grab a handful of TP to wipe water off the counter, then throw the paper up at the ceiling because there’s no bins about lol! Good one, Cheers David Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 8:16 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you found my bathroom to be a good one. Give Us Both/put bins (trash cans) in for the paper towels. Cheers To You..... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Deb M March 5, 2024 at 12:27 PM Paper towels all the way Paula Haha!! Fun poem…..Debx Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 7:58 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you like my fun bathroom write. Yes, paper towels all the way....  Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Jennifer Proxenos March 5, 2024 at 10:50 AM Hi Paula, Yes paper towels have been done away with in some malls but generally speaking I must say that we have paper towels. However, I agree with your frustration, they should where they have taken them away bring them back and still have blow dryers. Well penned Paula my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 7:56 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you found this to be well penned. Give Us Both. Hugs..... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Anne-Lise Andresen March 5, 2024 at 10:46 AM - I prefer paper too (for my hands) - air blower works fine for drying hair...not hands or butt ... well done, Paula :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 7:54 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note and for your Good Luck. Glad you enjoyed my bathroom write. Hugs... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 5, 2024 at 9:52 AM Dear Paula, Your poem artisically sheds light on an overlooked yet significant issue. Your thoughtful plea for choice in bathroom amenities makes me smile. Your words provoke reflection and advocate for practical solutions. I like how your poem speaks up and highlights the importance of considering diverse needs. I can relate at many levels. - Blessings, Daniel Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2024 at 7:51 AM Good to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write & it made you smile. I love to give out "Smiles."  Many times one needs a paper towel. Give Both..... Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........

Paula Goldsmith March 5, 2024 at 8:05 AM Power To Change just One Thing~Date Written: 3/5/2024