I'm not the one in the tub, how did I get so wet?

A bathtime haiku

By Celeste BurtPublished about a month ago • 1 min read

I'm not the one in the tub, how did I get so wet?

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Both babies in bath

Bubbles abound, I am soaked

From laughs and splashing

Haiku

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Celeste Burt

A tired mom trying to get back to herself through writing.

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Manisha Dhalaniabout a month ago
Aww!
D. J. Reddallabout a month ago
No one will be dry for long!

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I'm not the one in the tub, how did I get so wet?

A bathtime haiku

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