21 February 2014

Pour the Water, Stroke My Scalp


He pours warm water
slowly over my hair.
I close my eyes. He slathers
shampoo, massages my head,
uses long strokes from scalp
to neck, neck to scalp,
always changing pressure light to firm,
firm to feathery, then pours water again,
water at skin temperature,
poured again and again.


Victoria over at DVerse Poets Pub had us writing about memories and sensory descriptions. I don't know if this qualifies but this memory of my Honey washing my hair says love to me! As well, it's lusty (of an age 68 variety) words of love for Herotomost at Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads. Finally, I also offer these 55 (counting the title) for the G-Man.
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48 comments:

  1. Brian Miller21 February, 2014 17:54

    nice....love the washing of each other...especially when done with care....you may remember i wrote on last week on pouring warm water over my wifes legs...i love little things like this...smiles.

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  2. Maude Lynn21 February, 2014 18:01

    That sounds like pure heaven!

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  3. Kathryn Dyche21 February, 2014 18:18

    This is beautiful, it can be such an intimate experience.

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  4. Claudia21 February, 2014 18:46

    nice... there's such intimacy and care in this... do you know the scene when robert redford washes meryl streep's hair in out of africa... sooooo romantic...

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:02

      My favorite movie of all and one of my favorite scenes. When I told my Honey how sexy I found that scene the above was initiated. Ahhh.

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  5. Rosaria Williams21 February, 2014 19:17

    Love this! A simple ritual, full of intimacy, told in simple strokes...

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:03

      Thanks, Rosaria. These kind of little things make life sweet.

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  6. Sherry Blue Sky21 February, 2014 19:22

    Wow. You are one lucky woman!

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:03

      I am indeed and I'm grateful every day for this man in my life.

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  7. Other Mary21 February, 2014 19:39

    Beautiful and loving.

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  8. Herotomost21 February, 2014 19:44

    Wow, I think I know what I am doing tonight...lol!!! That was relaxing, sensual, romantic and I loved the down to earth reality that a moment like that can bring. No bells or whistles or flowers and candy, just a moment together with a little water and a lot of love. Great job and thanks for writing for the prompt.

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  9. Unknown21 February, 2014 19:54

    I can hear you purr

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  10. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma21 February, 2014 19:55

    Nice! And I love that you made it qualify in so many different categories. Leave it to a grandmother to multipurpose like that.

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  11. G-Man21 February, 2014 20:02

    Mary Mary.....
    You are so easily pleased. Every man's dream!
    Loved your Wishy Washy 55
    Thanks for playing, you always bring a bit a whimsy
    to the Friday Funfest. Have a Kick Ass Week-End

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:10

      Simple things like this are so pleasant that I dare say most women would be pleased.

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  12. brudberg21 February, 2014 20:58

    What a wonderful way to be treated.. washing someone's hair... couldn't imagine anything more intimate.. or just maybe I can..hmm

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:12

      Watch Out of Africa when Robert Redford washes Meryl Streep's hair (our original inspiration) and you'll see that one thing can lead to another.

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  13. Anonymous21 February, 2014 21:32

    That is a heavenly description.. I love head massages. What a loving gesture. Fits all 3 prompts beautifully..

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:13

      I'm actually not big on massages but this is the best.

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  14. Wanda Psycho22 February, 2014 00:00

    It's been so long since I had a professional haircut. It always feels great to have someone else wash my hair, but damned if they could ever make those sinks at the beauty parlor comfortable!

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:14

      Yes, you don't have to worry about that at home.

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  15. Grace22 February, 2014 00:33

    Love the intimacy of the pouring again & again ~

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  16. revelations22 February, 2014 02:09

    well done.. the poem hit all three categories perfectly... love the sensual feeling to this...

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  17. Sally Wessely22 February, 2014 04:59

    Very sensual.

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  18. Anonymous22 February, 2014 05:10

    This is so well described and bravo to the 68 year lusty! Quite beautiful.

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    1. Grandmother Mary23 February, 2014 21:16

      Is it a sign of my age that I'm so easily pleased?

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  19. Kerry O'Connor22 February, 2014 06:04

    Sounds good to me!

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  20. Anonymous22 February, 2014 13:44

    Deeeelightful. Let the Mystic Moods Orchestra play on in its boat while the world floats away.

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  21. Susan22 February, 2014 17:49

    I pay to have this wonderful hair wash with styling at a salon. What a joy that you had this treat at home. Fine poem!

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  22. Helen22 February, 2014 18:15

    This is one sensory sensation I've missed out on (the private variety) ... Great write!

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  23. Anonymous22 February, 2014 19:25

    Gorgeous! Love this.

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  24. Susie Clevenger23 February, 2014 08:22

    Sensual blessing....:)

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