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.

[Poetic Beauty]

I like be the details of this bubble in this poem. Clean and pure no worries and reflecting lol get with beautiful colors.

Who wouldn’t want to be this bubble?!

[Pete]

one of the earlier things i wrote quite a while ago. thanks for 'reflecting' pb ... :)

[andrew mitchell]

A lovely write Pete, there's certainly a fascination with bubbles when playing; how big they get and of course how far will they travel before they pop. a delight to ponder on.

[Pete]

yes, bubbles can be a lot of fun. especially in soda and stock markets. thank you andrew.

[andrew mitchell]

never had the money for stock markets!

[Pete]

how 'bout for a Tooheys, Carlton or Fosters - they have bubbles.

[andrew mitchell]

now you are talking, but not fosters. I could have a beer or a guinness right now! :) Best bubbles out!

[Pete]

so sorry sir, those were the only aussies i knew.

[andrew mitchell]

The best beers are Cooper's and their ales and their stouts. Fosters is rubbish as is Toohey's, they are just for medicinal purposes only if you are constipated!

[Pete]

haha they're all laxatives. - just a matter of what you're trying to 'cleanse'!

[Diamond]

This is a very philosophical writing. It is very well put forth..The subtle and underlying meanings of your writings are thought provoking. I liked this poem very much. Thank you for sharing it.

[Pete]

thank you Queen. yes, i usually try to leave the reader with something to mull over & digest. appreciate your comment. :)

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Great poem. You limned the bubble perfectly! Beautiful imagery and moral as well as ending.

[Pete]

Thanks Cyprian. I appreciate the review. You just taught me a new word - never read 'limned' before.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You'er very welcome, Pete.
Limn, is a great word. It describes the similarity between a writer and a painter.

[Tony Jordan]

This has all the lightness and joy that a bubble must feel. A good job well done Pete.

[Pete]

Thanks Tony. Appreciate your comments.

[Tony Jordan]

Welcome Pete.

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This is a lovely thought, Pete :) To be light as a bubble...but bubbles pop and muts are stronger and live longer than pure breds, crumpled leaves become fertile earth, and if there was no dirt there would be no place to root :) Everything has a purpose and perfection is a matter of opinion...something to be strived for and never achieved. Change is good, dear poet

[Pete]

As much as I hate to admit it, you are right. Things do grow best in manure now don't they? I guess that without the dirt we wouldn't know what clean was. Course the flip side of that is that without dirt we wouldn't know what dirt was, everything & everyone would be clean. But that's not very realistic. Ah, the harsh realities of life. Why did they have to eat that apple ...

[revalatia]

If only....
So many colors and distortions reflected from one singular fragile sphere. ..And so free to float up and away.. and easily carried off by a breeze. Seems tranquil.. Well done :) thanks for the read!

[Pete]

Thank you revalatia. Appreciate your reviewing.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Great reflection this aspect in the shower and what it could mean...

I love it!

It makes me think of peace, cleanliness, and reflection while doing something in my regular routine.

[Pete]

Thank you Josie. Welty is a great writer. My favorite is Thoreau.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

I enjoyed reading this! You are welcome
always.

[Hebe]

lovely ..... very creative, makes you feel light and carefree.

[Pete]

Thanks Hebe. I just never know when writing ideas will come to me. Got this one in the shower one day. Best regards.