Is it possible you've gotten even more amazing than when I left on sabbatical? This is crazy good writing; you leave me shaking my head in disbelief and green with envy. Ever your fan . . .

Outstanding piecing of words that describe this experience...I got mine last night and can relate so much. Prayers and blessings to you.

Allen

Pierre Bonnard would be the man to paint this bath of beautiful ache.
I can see you as a lonzenge of light, turquoise and pink. Hope all your atoms are united in Defence of Your Realm, Kate! May Science and Art come together to bless you with their healing powers. Best wishes, kenny

There is nothing quite like the freedom felt at a first bath or shower after surgery! My daughter had her spine fused in October and I know how happy she was to be able to have her first shower after two weeks. :~)
In your poem you have given life to the mundane and reminded us to not take for granted the ordinary things of life.
Hope all is well in your world.

Cryssa :~)

That's shallot, Kathy's at the window and Heathcliff...

Hmmm, a Moby shared the bath! fun, fun, fun!

best wishes for your healing! love the write

Kate,
I'm with Jon; I'm fascinated by the ending on this piece. Reminds me of my 4 days in the hospital after back surgery, because I sure did feel poked and prodded (under a microscope). I swore if one more person looked at the stitches on my belly (that's where they went in) I was going to raise heck. lol. Wishing you well. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

i'll send you some mr. bubble if you'd like. it makes the day go faster depending on what you do with it. you've rekindled my interest in bathing, for which many around me will be thankful. i liked this poem a lot, emotive imagery to settle and bathe in, washes over the skin like warm water, soothing to the soul. take care.

Shall I sum up my concotion of mysterious images evolving from the verses you have coasted upon my mind with such a beautiful write as this? Monet could not have painted a more beautiful portrait full circle in this container...a tub as if filled with champagne in celebration. Pure genius.
Amor

Ethereal ... a healing balm in your words of healing. Well done.

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE COMING ALONG NICELY, KATE...CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR YOUR TOTAL HEALING AND KEEP THE FAITH. BY THE WAY...I LOVE THE NEW BIO PICTURE! LOVE AND BLESSINGS...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

It is the "somewhere from beyond there's enquiry, gazing; gentle tapping on your glass" that has me intrigued with speculation Kate. The personal encounter, physical and psychological with soothing bath water is a special event in our twice or thrice daily routine terms. Yet when it marks a time line as part of the healing process it carries a significantly different weight, meaning and value. Let the warm touch of the water reintroduce you to the pleasures of the mundane, yet soothing world of normalcy. The "white ceramic bed" is your place of deserved seclusion to commune again with the simple pleasures. Glad the healing is coming along without a hitch Kate. I bid you love and peace my dear friend. Jon Michael

hope you are healing and feeling well. More bubbles needed! Morgan

So softly serene, and healing within itself...I love the gentle watery imagery...please get well soon..positive and healing thoughts are sent your way...
Love and hugs, Diana...

God bless you Kate in your recovery

The Lady Bathes...impressionably,
and spouts "...a tessellated Moby"
what a cracking picture!
and in the goldfish bowl of poetry
she is exceptional and brilliant.
Kate, you're irrestible.

John

Kate,your surgery did nothing to harm your creative juices, thank God!
I'm so glad all went well for you, but I feel mystified not knowing what you had done. I went through most of your recent poems to find out and saw nothing. So I'm just praying that all will continue to be healed and you'll be on to your next adventure,soon! Your imagery is so enchanting, you amaze!;-)

Love and hugs,
Eileen

Those pesky voyeurs are everywhere. Good thing they like Monet. Patrick

Very intense and thought provoking. Nice.

You have very effectively awakened imagination and the senses through your fine verses, Kate. Your creative well knows no end. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Kate, your First Bath brightens my day. Love the poem--such
imagery. More than that, love to see you back.

P.S. Would love to see spout a tesselated Moby.

-gene.

I'm sighing a long AHHHHH. A poem you can relate to and feel. Be well Kate, thoughts and prayers are ever with you.

A clinical procedure wrought in irridescent beauty!
So many gorgous mesmerizing images and lyrics and I was floating along until...you snapped your magical fingers!
Blessings,
Christine

A beautiful plea of innocence while at the mercy of others. VIVID1!

tap tap ...may the bubbles of inspired striped, thoughts heal as well as elevate ... to shed or not to shed, that's the question ... simply a matter of time and ((stockings))

Only Monet can leave an impression on canvass as you can in a tub.

Most happy to see you on the mend.

George

Bet you were stinkin' up your side of the big pond, glad to hear you got a bath, now I hope you used soap...just sayin' cause I never do, LOL, ed

Soothing warm water is a purifier of all things that need to be healed at times sweet lady ..hope it makes you feel so much better...Hugsss

nice work Kate...we wonder how even through the most difficult times we are still one with the Universe...this is how I see your thoughts as you take them and create ...for you....for us...


wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery...


I send you my prayers and the gift of His Light...may He Shine upon your Soul and Bless You with Health...

love and peace...
Art....

Kate, I can feel the complete calm coming into your body as you submerge yourself in a mountain of bubbles and warmth. This poem is as healing as your experience. Lovely to know that you are defintely doing much better. I shall keep the positive energy your way and please know that I love you dearly.

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Wonderful write, Kate; well done!

(((gentle hugs))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

awwww...are you Kemo? (Nemo) lol...Kate, you have me smiling ear to ear, this is full of fun, creative hope you have a rubber duckie! but in seriousness I hope you are back to complete recovery!
Love and Blessings,
Christine

Nothing like that first soothing bath, Kate. Well done.

... yeah, I know... it's the window-cleaner!!!!! :)))))) xx