Water Betrayal

I can hear the drain
sucking the water
stealing my relaxation

I poke my toes up
through the bubbles
exposing my red toenails
to the air

I let them breathe for a momemt
before lowering them
slowly
back beneath the bubbles.

As the water drops
soapy residue
rings around the tub
measuring how long I've sat there.

The floating soap
bobbed up and down
to the rhythm of the water

Today was awful
My muscles ached with stress
My eyes pleaded to release
Tears were aculuminating

My palms were numb
from clenching my fists in anger
My mind was tired
from racing around all day.

And now even the water has betrayed me.