Baptised into a new religion;
\nYou’re the minister – I’m under supervision,
\nSoaked in holy oblivion,<\/p>\n
You balance the weight of my thoughts<\/p>\n
And the burden of all the ‘oughts-ta’<\/p>\n
As you pour on more water,<\/p>\n
And try to imagine some names<\/p>\n
To whom we could dedicate the ceremony –<\/p>\n
Some that would stick in our memory<\/p>\n
When we remember you rescuing me<\/p>\n
From tedium<\/p>\n
Through the medium<\/p>\n
Of laughter
\nAnd this ritual at the bath tub<\/p>\n
And everything that came after.<\/p>\n
Oh yes!
\nI believe!<\/p>\n
And you never deceive.<\/p>\n
(c) Gemma Hinton 13\/06\/15<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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