An Indulgent Interlude

Inspired by a soak in a bath scented with Rose Otto, the queen of the flower oils, a truly sumptuous soak!

Tentative toe tests the water

rippling its fine filmy sheen

sink into warm wet cocoon

slipping, sliding body gliding

licking my shoulders as I succumb

to its strawberry blonde embrace

 

My fingers idly swirl the surface

releasing redolent vapour

thready streak of coiling steam

wafting wisp of  heady mist

blooming buds of revered rose

stem from this watery bed

 

Ethereal vines of rosy haze

clinging tendrils climb the walls

creeping, sweeping blossoming boughs

trailing plumes of fragrant fumes

dripping drops of pungent dew

as they nod and bob their heads

 

I wallow in pinky tint lagoon

bathed in vague reflection

fleeting thoughts cast adrift

coast on aromatic notes

petals falling through my mind

contemplative confetti

 

As the warmth dissipates

and the roses diminish

I resign my royal reverie

the tap drizzles sighs as I open my eyes

reluctant return to reality

in my skin of fresh pressed flowers

Reviews

[Antonio Valentino]

Okay I'll take a gross of those rose oils!
My skin's been getting a little thristy lately too.
April, I never knew a bath could be so... uh, luxurious.
Now I gotta go find my Mr. Bubbles, me and Ducky have
some bathing to do.

Seriously though, this was really amazing!
I would normally say I could picture myself in your words, but, in this one, I better leave that one to the imagination.

Beautiful!
Antonio

[None]

Beauty awaits and takes every care away in the bath. Your gorgeous imagery, your distinctive descriptions call to every sense.

"I wallow in pinky tint lagoon
bathed in vague reflection
fleeting thoughts cast adrift
coast on aromatic notes
petals falling through my mind
contemplative confetti "

What a way to wake up! Extremely well written.

[Larissa G.]

Such a beautiful portrayal of the return to reality from bliss! I admit, int he beginning parts of it almost felt awkward, but as the poem progressed to its ending I think the style grew on me. I truly enjoyed reading this, and I thank you very much for sharing it with us. Keep writing. I look forward to more. :)

[Alicia Isabella Lane]

I love the soft, sensual, blissful, tone of this write. It inspired a deep subtle sense of calm while reading it. Simply beautiful. Nice Job!!!

[Legion]

Why, that sounds delightful. Much better than my usual mud bath. :) You have an excellent grasp on this language. Your imagery is breathtakenly beautiful and the touch of alliteration you use throughout makes the read a sumptuous one. Perfectly poetic. Now, I'm off to my bath. LOL


P.S. - going in my favorites

[Nicholas Hallows]

I don't think I have ever read anything that appeals to the senses like this poem does!
I can feel, see and smell the picture you create. It's more than a picture, but a reality.
The descriptions are fantastic.
Everything about this poem reflects the indulgent and relaxing atmosphere... the luxurious language especially.
It really is a bath of pleasant language and imagery and one I could immerse myself in for a long long time.
NH

[J. James Reider]

merely reading this doesn't do it justice... this is a poem that I would recommend be heard... even if you read it to yourself, the joy is in the sounds... if you read it aloud you will find a joy in the way your tongue dances the words you chose out! your descriptiveness is so vivid that I can almost smell the bath... it is like I was there with you (with my eyes closed of course) seeing the water and smelling the flowers... great job (:

[Passion for Literature]

ah, what a moment you captured in this poem...LOVELY...you definitely tempt the senses..."sink into warm wet cocoon"...I was so caught up in your display of thought...very powerful because it brings the moment to life and your last two stanzas are very strong which wrap up the moment nicely...VERY WELL WRITTEN!

[Flow]

See I use to watch those old commercial about how a product could create a wonderful world of pleasure for someone. I see by this excellent write that it is possible as your words drips with the pleasures of kings and queens being pampared during their morning baths. This was wonderful and even relaxed me as I read it~

[Murphy]

From head to toe, this is altogether beautiful... one indulgent interlude, each line skillfully positioned, leaving much to the imagination and leaves a fine taste in the readers mouth. *shivers*

[Forest Green]

A tryst with water, prerfumed and succulent.

Wonderful journey...from the surface to the sub marine.

Excellent.

Daniel