tell me something about you

tell me something I
don't know about you,
she says. something
new and interesting.
she bugs her eyes
out with enthusiasm.
having fun with her
own question.
you scratch your head.
ummm. I take a hot
bath everyday. what?
she says. you do?
yes. I do. sometimes
I read in the tub.
other times I turn
the light off and
just soak, letting
the phone ring.
I might stay in
there for three minutes
and other times until
the water gets cold.
once in a while
i'll fold the newspaper
into a handy square
and do that days
crossword puzzle,
trying not to get
the paper wet. sometimes
i'll stare at my feet
as they rest on the end
of the tub under
the faucet and wonder
if I should get a
pedicure. okay, okay,
she says. you can stop
now. in fact, you know
what. it's getting
kind of late. no need
to walk me to my car.
bye. take care.