I know Why You Love Bubble Baths (adoration)

Free Verse: This poem was created entirely from the enjoyable fun of imagination. ; )

I know why you love bubble baths:

it’s the joy they bring,

the sly smile they leave

curling at the corners of your mouth --

playful, inviting, seductive,

as you slip slowwwly down …

water displacing just enough

so that liquid lips can lick you,

as feet, then hips, then stomach

submerge into frothy warmth,

eliciting a contented sighhh

as lathered fingers stretch

to caress those great peaks --

lingering, just above the surface.

And, standing at doorway's edge

(I, a silent unseen voyeur),

realize I’m jealous

of the bubbles kissing you,

of their shameless effort 

to conspire with the soap,

the shampoo, and the water

to hold you …

for just a while longer.

I shouldn’t be jealous,

because in truth, we’re just the same.

I’m forever conspiring with Nature

to give me one more minute,

one more breath, one more kiss.

Oh, yes!

I know why you love bubble baths --

it’s for the same reasons

that for all these years,

I've loved You.

Author's Note

Photo Illustration, © Veronika Santos: Snapshot of an artistic pin-up rendering.

Well-meant, constructive comments and critique are always welcome! : )

Reviews

[Aura]

Bubble baths are truly enchanting. You are truly an expert in writing about any topic, salute to you! You add the right amount of sensuality for readers like me to feel tingles running down their spine. My favourite line: "
water displacing just enough
so that liquid lips can lick you," is so imaginative, you make it sound as if the bubble bath was a person having a nice time with the woman you love, adding personification ( I think !!) to a bubble bath is amazing, The last stanza :

" Oh, yes!
I know why you love bubble baths --
it’s for the same reasons
that for all these years,
I've loved You." : is heart touching, why does she love bubble baths? because of its enchanting and warming sensations, the same reason this person loves the woman. That is enough to make a persons heart melt. Truly a wonderful write!

[Richard🖌]

Well, Lovely Aura 💦

When next you're immersed in your warm, sudsy-soft, tingly bubble bath, you might close your eyes, recall the lush moment of my bubbly words and enjoy the experience in some delightful special way … one never knows where a poetess' playfully vivid imagination might take her, eh? 😉
I sure enjoy how you seem to truly grasp and embrace the heart's core essence of my poetry.

You make sharing such a delight … hugs, Aura ⁓ Richard💧

[Giulia King]

I've read this poem a couple of times now and it's making me feel a sense of warmth and coziness. I loved every word!

[Richard🖌]

Well, thank you, Dear Giulia🔥

What more could a hopeful bard wish for than making a lovely poetess feel warm and cozy.

That you love anything about it is sweet as sweet can be … hugs 'n smiles! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[barleygirl]

One of your best uninhibited vampy pieces. Love your playfulness here (((HUGS)))

[Richard🖌]

Thanks, Margie 💫
I love that you love anything about it! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Shelley Warner]

What a lovely love poem. I can visualize you standing in the doorway gazing upon your loved one.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Shelly 🌺

I thought you might enjoy the imagery in this sensually sassy little number. ; )
Glad you were able to tune-in with my rather vivid imagination.

Happy hugs 'n flirty smiles! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Shelley Warner]

Thank you for bringing laughter to me this morning.

[Richard🖌]

What could be better. ; )

[lovelymarina]

This is what poetry is all about … turning something as simple as a bubble bath into words that trickle your spine and touch you in the most fantasizing ways … everything is poetry, or what we make of it.
This was fantastic, Richard.
Marina

[Richard🖌]

Ya know, Marina? 💫

Every once in a rare while someone (like you) happens along who knows how to put a blushing glow on a bard's face, a happy skip in his heart, and brightens the world jussst right!

Thank you ever-so warmly for your kind allocations and lovely expressions of appreciation! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Suzanne Sonderleigh]

I feel like I’m standing in the doorway with you. Peeking in. Love this sensual way you look at something as ordinary as a bubble bath. Finding beauty in everyday tasks. Love it.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Suzanne 😏

Most gratefully and appreciatively for selecting this unique teaser of romantic sweetness to read, love, and comment on.
From the energy in your words, it is nice to know we've connected with mutual enjoyment of this sensually sudsy little piece.

Bless your day, as you blessed mine! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Fran Marie]

and I know why I
like your poetry
you let the reader
feel the imagery by
choosing each descriptive
word within your lovey
versed writings..

here you not only
show us desire but
go on......

drifting into devotion
affection and caring
love for the bathing
lady..awe yes bubbles
are as intoxicating
in a bath as they are
in champagne..lol
well maybe...

nice work Sir Richard

[Richard🖌]

Oh-MY, Dear Lady Fran!🙄

Sooo, you've found this sweetly naughty little piece of a sudsy romantic kiss.
With the lovely sweep of your words' caresses, you've inspired a most delightfully warm BLUSH* … and, I love it! ; )


Speaking of champagne, KLINK🥂to You ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Fran Marie]

haha ..i 'll Klink to that:)

[mattavelli]

Hello, Richard!
Thanks for letting me watch with you. ;)
This is lovely, from its naughty beginning to its tender end, a track that mirrors many long loving relationships. Its good to see you're still a rascal. Haha

[Richard🖌]

Ahah! 😃

Hey, Matt,
Sooo, you remember my old pen name, eh? I thought everyone had forgotten "Rascal" and his waywardly ways by now … LOL!
I knew if anyone would appreciate the multi-factions of this image-laden, lathery piece, it would surely be You! : )

You always have made reading, writing, teaching, and sharing an enjoyable experience.
I'm so glad you dropped by to partake of this little number … thank you, buddy! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Poetic Beauty]

Bubble baths are amazing for soothing the soul.

This is one of those beautiful private moments that couples have. To be adored without her knowing he’s standing there watching her intimately with love and desire

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Lady P.B.🌈

It's so nice to see you standing there, vicariously peeking-in on this voyeuristically-blessed moment of sudsy sweetness. ; )
It's fun to spend a little time, every now and again, sharing something I know will inspire a knowing smile from some of my favorite writers … You, for instance.

Thanks for sharing You with Me! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Audrey M.]

This was fun and naughty. Loved it : ))
I'd more likely bring in the bath crayons.

[Richard🖌]

Howdy there, Audrey! 🤪

Here's lookin atcha! 👀
How happy it makes me this sassy little number was fun for you and that it received your love … what more could a simple bard hope for?

Bath crayons could be unique fun, too. ; )
Thanks, for plopping-in, Lady-Writer! ⁓ Richard 🍃