Words on Skin

The heat is almost unbearable

Each droplet scorches my skin in goodness

The steam encases me in a cocoon of misty protection

It's a ritual of sorts

Each drop of water cleanses the sins of the day

Washing the dirty hands of men who want to hold me

To have me, but can't

The silky smoothness makes me feel beautiful

Makes me realize how beautiful each roll is

Making my imperfections invisible

And when the water turns cold as ice

I know then, that its time

To leave the shower

~The Shower