Cool whitePulsing water, pouring from the faucetSwirling soap, finding the emptiest crooks and cranniesKnuckles, hot pink, right handSkin, tight, pulled over the body, tensed by soapHair, clinging to head, swing in faceEyes squinted, and flashing with lightBubbly warmth seeping and swishing in earsThe clicking as the air bubbles escapeSudden painYour foot just slipped under the faucetThe water is that hot?Turn it off.SoakWashRelaxNotice your hands,Wrinkles, over lappingA shivery old person … Read more»