Feet

What is it about footed tubs?
Why have feet anyway? As if
they were something  special --
tub mother womb to us all,
immersed in and borne of water.

I always wonder about the details.
Should their toenails be painted red?
Should they wear socks when the 
weather turns cold or is the warm 
body of water enough to soothe them?

What, might I ask, is their purpose?
Are the feet for walking away, for running? 
Or is it only the running water they catch, 
for gently rocking their occupants 
among blackberry scented candles.


Kenny A. Chaffin - 3/17/01