bathing stress away
the phone rings
i plug my nose
sink slowly
beneath
tepid water
into silence
i pretend
i’m Ophelia
dead to the world
OMG Joyce! I was doing exactly that only yesterday. Just like your poem describes, I hadn't realised how being submerged completely blocks out all sound. It is a very peaceful place to be indeed. I hadn't tried it since being a child, well a much younger one! lol Thanks for this. 10 from smiling, a little more relaxed today! Tai
Much the best way to deal with an inconvenient phone call :) Good write
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Good write, Red. Tight, compact and with a touch of humor and some practical advice. I've done the same but never pretended to be 'the poor drowned wretch! ' Best, Hugh