Sounds of a Toilet

Oh, the marvellous sounds
of a toilet.
A lavatory. A restroom.

Have you ever heard
the sounds of a toilet?
                 closely
An orchestra of
wonderful waterworks.
beautifully conducted
in improvisation.

Have you ever listened
to the sound
of one taking a pee?
Is it fast? Is it slow?
Is it loud? Is it soft?
Speed depends on one’s situation
RUSHING

Have you ever listened
to the sounds
after the
fantastic flush?
Water     GUSHING     out
Like a waterfall,
Like a violent dam.
                    round and round

Have you ever
been able to listen
to others talk
over these peculiar sounds?
Voices
are muffled.
Words
are flushed.

Hang on, I’ll be out
in a second

Oh, the marvellous sounds
of a toilet.

How peculiar.