The idiot in the bath
Free form poem39 total reviews
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
That is so sad and they probably had no idea what was going on, just that the warm bath was comfort to them. I know I love my showers steaming and I love whirlpool bath, I know I've never had one but I can only imagine, I bet these were soothing and a level of comfort for them that I will never understand. I hate cold water showers and stuff so I can totally see that punishment.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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That is so sad and they probably had no idea what was going on, just that the warm bath was comfort to them. I know I love my showers steaming and I love whirlpool bath, I know I've never had one but I can only imagine, I bet these were soothing and a level of comfort for them that I will never understand. I hate cold water showers and stuff so I can totally see that punishment.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a great last part of the week.
Comment from royowen
Some of the methods in psychiatric care, have always seemed as if they are plucked out of a witch doctor's catalogue. A wonderfully written free verse Ine, the methods are incredibly harsh looking, articulate and well presented, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Some of the methods in psychiatric care, have always seemed as if they are plucked out of a witch doctor's catalogue. A wonderfully written free verse Ine, the methods are incredibly harsh looking, articulate and well presented, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 03-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a great last part of the week.
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You too Ine,
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I actually used to give my babies and toddlers baths to help calm them when they were having a difficult day. I enjoyed reading your poem. Once again, you have written a very good, very informative poem.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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I actually used to give my babies and toddlers baths to help calm them when they were having a difficult day. I enjoyed reading your poem. Once again, you have written a very good, very informative poem.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a great last part of the week.
Comment from Joy Graham
I take offense at your title. I think the bath idea is brilliant and such a wonderful therapy for such a vulnerable man. We put our faith in caregivers to be caring and sensitive. The word, "idiot" is offensive and insulting and uncaring. I enjoyed your description of how the bath calms the stresses of the patient. You impressed me with that.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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I take offense at your title. I think the bath idea is brilliant and such a wonderful therapy for such a vulnerable man. We put our faith in caregivers to be caring and sensitive. The word, "idiot" is offensive and insulting and uncaring. I enjoyed your description of how the bath calms the stresses of the patient. You impressed me with that.
Joy xx
Comment Written 03-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a lovely week.
Comment from haripriya Rachakonda
The poem is very descriptive and it caught my attention throughout while I was reading it. you have beautifully explained the concept in your mind. Amazing!
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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The poem is very descriptive and it caught my attention throughout while I was reading it. you have beautifully explained the concept in your mind. Amazing!
Comment Written 03-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a lovely week.
Comment from Artasylum
Say Hallelujah... Wade in the Water... Very nice free form style... Beautifully done... Now we need a sequel. Thanks for the read and looking forward to more from you... I'm new and have reviewed you a few times already.
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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Say Hallelujah... Wade in the Water... Very nice free form style... Beautifully done... Now we need a sequel. Thanks for the read and looking forward to more from you... I'm new and have reviewed you a few times already.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a lovely week.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It is quite cruel to use the elements to punish people, and the cold water treatment must have been so awful, humans are cruel to those they don't understand, your words are sympathetic and kind, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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It is quite cruel to use the elements to punish people, and the cold water treatment must have been so awful, humans are cruel to those they don't understand, your words are sympathetic and kind, love Dolly x
Comment Written 03-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your kind review, Ine. Have a lovely week.
Comment from RGstar
Sorry late with this review. Have not been too well.
funny write despite all. I have read through
best wishes, have a great day.
RGstar
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Sorry late with this review. Have not been too well.
funny write despite all. I have read through
best wishes, have a great day.
RGstar
Comment Written 23-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind and nice review. Have a lovely weekend , Ine
Comment from michaelcahill
Powerful piece. I think this is one of your best. It is so raw with emotion and so deep with metaphor. I was raised by a mentally ill mother and I take care of the mentally ill. You describe much of the thinking perfectly. Well done. mikey
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Powerful piece. I think this is one of your best. It is so raw with emotion and so deep with metaphor. I was raised by a mentally ill mother and I take care of the mentally ill. You describe much of the thinking perfectly. Well done. mikey
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind and nice review. Have a lovely weekend , Ine
Comment from Cumbrianlass
There's a lot of sadness in this poem, Ine. You have managed to capture a sense of isolation in the mind of the patient, and a slightly rough edge on behalf of those looking after him.
Well done.
Av
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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There's a lot of sadness in this poem, Ine. You have managed to capture a sense of isolation in the mind of the patient, and a slightly rough edge on behalf of those looking after him.
Well done.
Av
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind and nice review. Have a lovely weekend , Ine
