When life takes a turn
and feels a bit bent,
I fill my bath tub
with peaceful intent.
Warm flows always work
as a perfect base,
a calmness soon lurks
erasing the chase.
Cologne will baptize
with floral waters,
shut both of my eyes
see my grandmother.
Softly she whispers,
“Prepare like a tea”,
Herb mixtures are stirred,
with relaxing leaves.
She says her goodbyes
to then drift away,
botanical high ,
submerged I then lay.
All troubles and aches
are lifted at once,
the bath is then drained
anxiety gone.
– Grace Y. Estevez- Reddy
Originally Published on February 26, 2021
Ah yes, the miracle soothing of immersing in fragrant waters. Awesome! π
Absolutely. Thanks, Suzette.π
My pleasure Graceπ
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Soaking in your beautiful words Grace.. delightfulπ
Thanks so much, dear Cindy.π
You’re most welcome Graceπ
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Yeah!! a best way to clean the toxins of body and also lifeπ
Absolutely, Laiba.π
Yupπ
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Relaxing time in fragrant waters π€ beautiful poem Grace I love it β€
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much π
Beautiful ππ
Thanks so much .π
Wonderful. I love this one, Grace. π
Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you.π
Beautiful poem!
Thank you.π
A relaxing poem Grace.
Thanks so much, Sadje.π
My pleasure π
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Flawless as always.
So kind of you. Thank you π
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Such a fresh poem Grace!
Loving the way you penned it.
Have a lovely day β€οΈ
Thanks so much, Marie. Have a beautiful day too.π
A wonderful piece, Grace! Enjoyed soaking in it. πππ
Happy you enjoyed. Thank you, KK.π
Always a pleasure π
a relaxing ritual. thank you for this, Grace. very calming piece.
Happy you enjoyed it, Audrine. Thanks so much.π
always a pleasure, dear friend.
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You have warmed our hearts with your beautiful writings, dear Grace! I loved the tranquility and the shower of emotions this poem portrays. It evokes nostalgia and brings great calm to our minds. Loved itπ
So sweet of you, Jan. Thanks so much. Truly appreciate your kind and encouraging words.π
Ah, I love how this poem can wash away stress. Thank you for that, Grace.
Thatβs so nice to hear, Joyce. Thank you.π
Of course. ^_^
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You’re very welcome.
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Itβs been far too long since Iβve taken a bath. I feel a new Autumn ritual in the makingβ¦βΊοΈπ
Thatβs wonderful. Enjoy.π
I agree with your writing. After a good bath, expectations are renewed.
A pleasure to read you.
Thanks so much π
I love the way your Grandmother is intertwined in your ritual. I think it’s time to start a new habit…π
Thanks so much. Itβs a great habit to have.π