The water's so hot it hurts.
Stepping in burns my shins, and my feet go numb.
I squat, toadlike, water just meeting my bottom as I slowly decend to the porcelain.
Breathing--- as in labor--- shallow breaths in---- blowing back out--- helps as I extend my legs forward, then up again as I sink to my neck.
Ah! Hot heavy sigh escapes as in bliss my bones and muscles accept this soothing bath, the once cramped from cold and dank now stretch and smile.
Shoulders down and head back, water covering my ears and scalp------ sigh. Release of mental tension. Ahhhhhh.... release of stress.
My own heartbeat is all I hear as I breathe deeply, breathe and long exhale...... breathe and hold.......let go......as slowly my heartbeat calms.
Only my face, knees, and breasts caress this steamy surface, and all is calm.
And pain free.
Ahhhh, thank you for the hot water. A luxury I do so enjoy.
Nag Champa incense tickles my nose, and I remember having no heat. Not too bad in the summer, but the winter was hard.
Yet that time, too, made me thankful for what I did have.
A family, shelter, food and friends.
The focus was not so much on arthritic pain or cold, but on the blessings and love.........always in abundance. Grateful we had a fireplace and lots of blankets. Thankful for the closeness of husband and wife and four little children, warmed by the fire in this one great room.
We spent many hours in that one room, and when the heat came back, we all gleefully slept in our own beds once again. Grateful for the warmth, but better for the experience.
Ahhhhhh, I love a hot bath, especially with a good cup of tea and a mind full of memories.
Cheers!
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Comments: 5
as well it did caress
Even the mind was touch
with all that it was blessed
Lovely
Thanks Cathy for perfectly capturing a moment in time and the comfort of the bath.
thanks for this :)
Great post! I am glad to we share this common interest. Look forward to interacting more in the future!