Body Wash Bubble

I wanted to cleanse myself of life's dirt, slime, ooze, filth and funk.

I needed to rid myself of its muck, mire, contamination, contagions and lies.

As I was taking a shower, I grabbed a bottle of body wash.

I must have squeezed it a bit.

As I lifted it up to dispense some healing salve, a tiny bubble was born.

The perfect combination of water, soap and air.

It did not worry and it did not care.

At first it floated serenely upward in front of me.

Then suddenly, it changed course and moved away at a quickened pace.

It was so clean and pure that it reflected the light magnificently, churning beautiful colors like a prism of earth's soul.

It had no sin and it had no trouble.

Oh how I long to be ...

 that body wash bubble ...

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'body Wash bubble'
Pete,
I like titles that represent the content; this one literally. To feel that we need change for the better and to experience something in the everyday of life is wonderful. I am glad you were able to just create a special event right in your own home. It sounds so lovely.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Pete]

the small, seemingly insignificant things in life are actually the best and most powerful. thanks for appreciating dear sweet Kathy ... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Pete for the inspiring and uplifting thread of life. We can all find it if we look and see. I'm glad you do.

[Cobblestone Traveler]

I enjoyed this. Excellent imagery and very thought-provoking. Oh how we all long to be free and weightless. Nice job!

[Pete]

Thank you so very much. Appreciated.

[RibhyMay]

Lovely piece, really made me smile!

[Pete]

Sometimes it's just the little things in life that make us smile huh? Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you and peace & blessings.

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Very cool and so creative it's refreshing to read pieces like this. Cheers Starz

[Pete]

Thank you for reading & reviewing. Thank you for appreciating this. Cheers.

[sL]

You have made some brilliant word choices and got me thinking about how fragile that bubble is. It's sin-free and trouble-feee and it's innocence is moments away from bursting.

[Pete]

Thanks ever so much. Appreciate the read.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, this is very creative...just to be that tiny bubble...but instead we are big suds--always trying to scrape the bad stuff off...we need to accept ourselves more than we do---

and sometimes there is purity in impurity...

i really like your style...it's in your face...and effective as hell...

[Pete]

Thank you kind sir. You are funny, "... big suds". I agree - the impurities can be the "good stuff" of life within reason. We don't have to all be perfect. Perhaps being able to recognize our imperfections and accept them & own up to them is good enough.

[Melinda McQueen]

Ahhh I so enjoyed reading this. Very creative.
I wish I were a Body Wash Bubble too.

[Pete]

Thank you for taking the time to read & review. You & your writing inspire me. When I read your profile and your poem it brought tears to my eyes. Ya know God loves you and has a special purpose for you. Keep your head up & keep writing. If you can conquer your situation & inspire others as you have been doing, you will have a very special place in the kingdom. You are my hero. God bless you and remember the "Body Wash Bubble".

[Melinda McQueen]

Aww tears to my eyes. I just had my heart broken so I've been down. Thanks for your sweet words.

[Lorraine Ciro]

I am pleased to read your perfectly flowing poetry

[Pete]

Thank you. Much appreciated.