one hair of her is adhered to the bathtub tonight
& the way it is signed there is a bittersweet sight.
i try to find meaning in its pale tangerine,
tease pleasure from her signature divine.
&, as i soak, i stroke with my finger, her
porcelain leaving, into the shape of a heart.
nickreeves 
Nice.
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Thanks.
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This is a perfect gem of a poem, not a single word wasted or left wanting. What I particularly like is that it could have been maudlin–but it’s not. Kudos to the poet!!
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I will wear this comment all day like a medal!
Thank you, Liz xo
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Wow! Sounds like an interesting experience in the bathtub. Though sad.
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I know!
Hair gets everywhere!
Bittersweet.
xo
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😂
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These words soak in…
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oh, i could feel it. on my finger – and – gulp – the back of my throat
xoxo – HT
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even ripping off the plaster leaves a residue?
xoxo
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stuck
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indeed
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Very romantic!
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xoxo
Love, always.
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Love the description.
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Thank you, V.J.
xo
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Welcome.
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These lines will melt her heart! 😊
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xoxo
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And Ah, the soft sighs of “H”
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Mmm.
Marvelous to hear you, Kim.
xo
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You’ve painted a vivid, romantic scene.
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Thank you.
But i couldn’t help it.
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I really love you as a poet and as a blogger Nick… the bathtub scene is poignant and visual, to me it’s the irritations or sadnesses being part of a couple, plus choosing to over-ride them with love… but also your comment replies here add so much… something a bit priceless. xoxo
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Lia, thank you for being so attentive & a careful & caring reader. I appreciate this. xoxo
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More gems from the bathroom! Where would we be without hairy women….
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Lol!
Indeed.
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