Tepid

Oh the wonders of a bubble bath!

Artwork by Sophie Schubakoff

Twas a bit of a jarring juxtaposition
nearly perfect

           certainly not virtuous
ripples of you

undulated across the surface of my skin
a scuttlebutt of delicious gossip
in which I aspired to be the leading lady

 

Your name escaped my moistened lips
as the bubbles burst
but by then I felt certain
         the bath water would never feel tepid

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

oh my goodness girl!! I didn't know whether to giggle with delight or play with the bubbles and ripples... wheeeew.... "scuttlebutt of delicious gossip" has to be one of the most amusing, clever, and creative phrases I have had the pleasure of reading.. that is a masterpiece in and of itself... what a slow sensual teasing that has just enough playfulness in it... I really enjoyed this one... I am almost certain that the mirror is definitely fogged up in there:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here...yup, very steamy. Thank you so much, April. It is easy to see why your name is consistently in the top reviewer list. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

well, ha.. never thought of it.. I just try to leave an honest, genuine, thoughtful review on other's work.. If I can't do it, how do I expect anyone else to?... southern manners run deep:)
it is always a pleasure... (honestly)

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a sweetie....thank you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your metaphors are amazing...."I aspired to be your leading lady"---"ripples of you"---

really good stuff, lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Coming from you, the King of the Metaphors, this means a lot. Thank you, Jacob. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and you made it back into the popular writings...'bout time!

[Lydia Shutter]

I didn't even know that....thanks for telilng me, my friend! Lydi**

[Trace]

I just love how the images in your head find their way to the page in such a delightful manner.
Almost like a mystical magical carpet ride through our senses.

Huggs .....Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Trace. Have a great weekend. Lydi**