The Sacred Shower

by Franco Bertucci

I went in, a dirty-rotten-sinner
who yells at his children.
I came out a clean-shaven saint
who carries his family, light-hearted,
on his back.
This must be what baptism feels like.
I should take showers more often.

Awkward Guy

Poems and other embarassing things. 2010 Franco Bertucci