Toasters in the Bathtub

 

How clever the little outlet

along the bottom of my wall,

For tucked away within those slots

is everything for all.

 

There’s wind to cool the summer’s heat

and warmth to brown your toast –

There’s music there from by-gone days

and late-night talk show hosts.

 

There’s buzzing that will trim your beard

and weather so you’ll know –

Should you wear a bathing suit,

or dress for lots of snow.

 

How clever the little outlet

with all its hidden tricks –

Makes drills and saws  - dance about

when something’s to be fixed,

 

It makes rooms of dark – fill with light

and different shades of gray –

And makes every minute count

as it ticks them all away.

 

Deep inside my outlet

is a full-length color flick –

Wide screen and Surround Sound

all remote with just a click.

 

Yes we all could use an outlet

when Life gets hard no doubt -

That’s why the slots are tiny

so you’ll keep your fingers out.