there�s an orgy
of fungus and bacteria
keg party for
skanky biological things
around the shower door

I stand barely inside
for hot water
turn to cold �
Gasp �
then hot �
Gasp �
then adjust
it�s always
the wrong temperature

my pink soap holder clings
(with shampoo and conditioner)
to a narrow shelf
my foot wraps around
a ledge above my waist
/thank goodness for ballet/
grab the soap
lather, set down
attempt to shave
but miss a spot

hit conditioner with elbow
it all falls down
!crash!
shit
screw this

shut off water
grab towels
off the shower door
(the water pressure
is so weak they aren�t even
damp)

water sloshes onto tile
we all forgot a bathmat
avoid the arc of water
dress
clear out
no one was here

2004

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