Evacuating Systems

Aliens were unfamiliar to the concept of plumbing.

Furrows lined their brows as they pointed towards the cistern.

In unison, they chanted in a series of gurgles demanding -

the function of this object for them to learn in return.

A whirlpool began to form followed by a churning flush,

Causing our guests to widen their eyes lit with astonishment.

I continued the demonstration with the toilet brush.

Their swollen heads tilted at an angle in acknowledgement.

One of the members slid a green digit on the white porcelain,

Leaving a trace of fluorescent slime behind.

The washroom gave off a pungent odor of formalin,

As the group examined the odd invention of humankind.