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HIS Bath...inspired by Meadowmuse's
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HIS Bath...inspired by Meadowmuse's |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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His Bath by Michael Auguste (Meadowmuse's poem "Her Bath" is a work of serious poetry...true art. Mine is neither serious, or art) He checks the water with his toe 'tis hot, in slowly does he slide A bath to ease his aching form Lots of bubbles in which to hide It's thundering, he doesn't care His thoughts, intoxication's best A few drinks did with friends he share Perhaps to later drink the rest A cigarette now burned to butt Into the toilet bowl it goes As waters swirl, massage his form Helps take the edge off all his woes He clips his toenails in the tub Like shards of glass against his skin And now in earnest bathes himself The storm much louder than it's been With razor shaves his two day beard And rinses it within his bath He thinks of friends he'd shared some fun From out of him escapes a laugh And now but grey the water left He drips and soaks the bathroom floor He dries then drops the towel there His aching muscles now less sore The boxer shorts that he left out Now quickly finds and puts them on The air conditioning is cold And almost chills him to the bone His dirty clothes in corner lie He's out the door to watch tv Relaxed, refreshed his mood now calm Another bath next week to be |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
He he....well done Michael! I can almost feel the steam....but as for the toenails....ick!!!! |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
"next week"???? That explains the grey water!!! LOL Cute!! -jaimie Website: www.ladysixstring.com |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Debbie, Thanks for the reply. I DO hope you understand that I don't clip my own toenails in the bath  Take care, Michael Jaimie, Thanks for the response...hey, these ARE NOT my bathing habits.... Have a good evening and I appreciate ate you reading my odd little poemMichael by Michael Auguste "But I am so like everyone. And everyone is so like me We cork our contents, lest they flee Until our lives are spent and d |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Ah...Michael, This was a delight I'm glad I came by to read it.American Princess |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I gotta tell ya.....I am laughing here. As I read "Her Bath" and now this...lol and you have put a smile on my face. The toenail thing sorta puts a intresting twist on it all...also the 2 day beard etc.....Then the grey water ROFL....I think I would rather bath with Meadowmuse. lol Hang on , that didn't sound very good...ahh you know what I ment. Thanks for this, it was a GREAT read in it's own unique way. Jenn E |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Jenn, I'm glad this one gave you a laugh. Sometimes I get tired of writing serious poetry and tend to get a little weird... Take care and have a really nice evening, my friend.Michael |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ A LITTLE weird ??? LOL ! As long as you don't send that sense of humor down the drain ... we're okay here ! You're a trip ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--this is a great play on Claire's lovely poem, from a dirty point of view...very funny...truely enjoyed watching. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Michael...you are not a bit well. What is that old adage? Imitation is the finest form of flattery...I'm afraid that just doesn't wash here for some reason. This is, of course, hilarious, as I knew it would be. *shaking head* Thanks for the giggle, dear. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Marge, Thanks for the comments. Unfortunately my rather weird sense of humor is a genetic trait. My dad also had an odd one. I'm glad you enjoyed it, good friend Michael by Michael Auguste "But I am so like everyone. And everyone is so like me We cork our contents, lest they flee Until our lives are spent and d |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Martie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I couldn't resist poking a little fun at my dear friend. Being the good natured lady that she is, she took it all in stride. Take care and thanks for responding. Michael |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I knew this would be a laugh when I saw the title. You didn't disappoint me Great show Liz |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Michael, hope this isn't a case of "art" imitating life! This is a side of your poetry I haven't seen before. I enjoyed it a great deal. Still laughing! Love, Dee |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, I'm certainly glad you've got a good sense of humor, else I'd be in a world of trouble. I'm glad you enjoyed it, dear friend. Liz, I don't believe you've ever posted on one of my poems before. It's good to see you here. Your poetry, of course, is some of the most wonderful I've had the privilege of reading. I'm happy you liked this little poke of fun. Thank you. Dee, My great friend, how are you? This is an odd one I know. Sometimes I just get in a silly mood and don't feel like writing anything serious. I appreciate your kindness and am glad you liked this. ~Michael~ Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Damn and here I am taking showers.lol Look at all the fun I am missing. Great read and what's so funny bout it anyway. Seemed like good CLEAN honesty to me.   |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Mark, I'm glad you liked it. This poem, however, is NOT based on personal experience I assure you (or is it? )Only kidding! Take care. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Michael sweetie...could you PLEASE wash out the tub...and leave my bubble bath alone...just kidding hehehe...now that I have picked myself up off the floor I have to say this is fantastic |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Paula, Okay, okay....I'll wash out the tub, but I'm keeping your bubble bath. I'm glad you liked it, my friend. I don't know where these weird little poems come from. I worry about myself sometimes I hope your day is excellent, Paula Thank you!Michael |
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