the bath

she slips into
something more comfortable,
her skin,
a tub
of hot water
with steam rising.
there are bubbles,
a froth
of vanilla, or is
it lavender, maybe
both.
two candles burn
at each end.
a glass of wine in
wet hand.
music plays from the other
room.
it's an event.
in a few hours she'll
be done.