Junior College by Gary Soto

Hand Washing

…

Knobby points that touched public places
And maybe the edge of our dinner plates,
An accident that could cause disease.
If she had asked, What are you doing?
I would have looked up from the basin,
Curl of steam like incense,
And answered, I’m saying myself, and you too, love.



1997



Day 12: #TheSealeyChallenge