Collaboration:
Artist: Shanina Conway
Writer: Suzanne German
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I peer into the swirling inviting greenish blue. Water pumping, filling. I edge my right foot in, my toe makes contact. Turn the taps off. I slide in. Inside now, my body contained. An embryonic sensation. I take it in, luxuriantly. I immerse my mind and it joins my body. I lay back; my head resting on a soft rolled towel, on the edge of a long, deep, hot bath. I breathe in deeply and exhale even more slowly. I like the way my body rises and falls in the water with my breath. A sigh emerges that releases me from the external and draws me inward.
Hot steamy air is heavy, sweet with the scent of lavender, orange blossom and sandalwood oils. I notice how slippery my skin is. I love the way the oil slicks against me. This heady potion sends me into another space. Soft, surreal, sensual. I notice, briefly, that I am floating in the hot water. Arms, legs, torso, all my body floating. My body joins my mind, in that special space. Being and not being at the same time. Switch off external. Tune in internal. Another place another world another time.
My mind drifts, sinks, rests. I can hear my heart beat inside my body, thuds travel through the water reverberating and through my skin and into my mind’s ears. Swirling deeper and deeper into a place now; so comfortable so familiar. I am home. I know that I am smiling, even though I don’t consciously.
Breathing deep, slow, full, and complete. The steamy heat causes dewy beads to form on my face. They get larger then trickle down and drip into the water. Tiny little sounds. It feels good. Purging, cleansing, sensual.
I ask myself how far can I go? Sinking deeper, feeling hotter. How hot, how far is ok? I relish the intensity in this question. I begin to sink into almost unconscious ecstasy. The heat, the smells, the feel of the water against my body, the oiliness and the steam. All intoxicating, I am intoxicated.
My body now motionless, whole, empty and full. My mind is smiling. My hands move gently in the water creating a gentle resistance. Small rippling sounds emanate.
My finger tips rest and move against my skin. The oil makes them slide more than usual, ever so gently ever so intently. I am aware that I am somewhere, but I don’t know where.
I see my face, but I am not there with it. A sense of attachment through quiet detachment simultaneously. My mind’s eye travels ,wonders to delightful thoughts and far away places. Minutes go by, slowly. The pleasure intensifies. Senses heightened, mind immersed, body receptive, connection completed.
Moments accelerate. Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata, enters my mind…I hear it, I touch it, it moves me deeply. It seeps into me. It is inside me. I feel its power. It fills me and becomes me. Its beauty and depth astonish me as always leaving me breathless and heady and weak. I surrender.
We are a travelling duo and yet move as one. Our orchestral music, emotion, passion. First; allegro ma non troppo , crescendo. Now performance is complete. Heaven’s destination reached.
The moon’s sonata and the companion rest.
© Copyright – Suzanne German – 11th January, 2008.
Water Symphony
This is about blending body mind and spirit and transporting to another level of consciousness.
demon, 6 months ago
OoooOoo so very good Suzanne…wonderful piece of writing…relaxing and erotic…
Paul Louis Vil..., 6 months ago
Wow, what an incredible piece!
Suzanne, you held me completely captive as I read this! (Twice!) Well done! :D
camera3438, 6 months ago
I am overwhelmed by the inner beauty of your sole.
Kristy Lee, 6 months ago
Ohhh SG…this is the most beautiful piece of writing…I’m touched beyond words…just amazing.
xoxox
Meach, 6 months ago
A soulful piece – best read in the bath
MOBIUS, 6 months ago
OMG your command of the written word has ….me of all people..mezmerised…Your words took me on a visual journey..along the contours of your skin..deep into the soapy water..i could almost hear Beethovens music…and see the tiny water droplets of condensed steam trickling slowly over the contours of your breasts….I am well and truely hooked on your work… you have a rare and beautiful mind… ;)
LisaG, 6 months ago
Suzannne, you have captured a great deal with this gorgeous peice of writing. I felt every part.
One of your best writings…
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
demon i’m glad you enjoyed this erotic piece of relaxation. water and music always in there for me…
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Paul – thank you for your kind words. I am flattered that you read this twice – it was that good for you – wow. Also thanks for favouriting this. I enjoyed writing this – a lot.
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Greg – i am touched that you say you are overwhelmed by the beauty of my soul – what a lovely thing to say – thank you so very much!
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Kristy – Gee I am so happy that you liked it so much… to be touched beyond words… that’s saying a lot. thank you so deeply. xs
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Meach…glad you fing this soulful…yes erotic and soul same place. be sure to insert the paper into a plastic sleeve in the bath though won’t you? all that water and steam…lol!
thanks for your comment about the soul.
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Mobius – I am extremely and utterly flattered (blushing) by your comments. That you can feel the water and hear the sonata …fantastic – the piece has worked!
that you think i have a beautiful mind – I thank you so much for that compliment – i am both humbled and touched.
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
mobius and kristy thanks so much for favouriting this work….means a lot to me that you got so much out of the expression in this writing. thanks!
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Lisa – thank you for your lovely comment. That you felt every part – wow – I am so happy – that’s what makes a piece of writing work – so it has done its job! great!
thanks also for favouriting this – truly means a lot. xs
Astrid Pardew, 6 months ago
Suzanne this is so beautiful and moving….. it felt as though I was immersed in that bath myself! And oh..your taste in music is faultless… Wow Suzanne!
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Astrid – thanks for your comment. I am really glad that yo appreciated the sensate and musical aspects in this piece. That the beuaty was felt and came through so well – I am so thrilled – it was obviously a good idea to write and and I really enjoyed it too.
Perhaps I shall have a nice long bath – quite soon now!!!
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
astrid – thanks for favouriting this piece too – touched.
anaisnais, 6 months ago
Wonderful a relaxing melody of meditative bliss in one. So glad to have shared in reading this worthy piece – well done! (hehe thought you were referring to one of those lovely spa treatments when you started lol.)
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
well i have the good fortune of having a nice bathroom…and so….yes…the rest is in the writing.
thanks for your feedback anaisnais…...and glad you liked this.
elfevans, 6 months ago
You do in deed have a fine penchant for the written word, and the ability to convey the sensitive thoughts, feelings and wonderment of such an exquisite event…enjoy the music my friend!
Anthea Slade, 6 months ago
Suzanne I am deeply moved by this sensual celebration of the experience listening to music and bathing combined. You captured me from the first line and I read straight through without delay. Love the subtle nuance and detail that sings and evokes an immediate response and memory of your words beyone the reading. A magnificent piece of writing.
Graham Dean, 6 months ago
Monumental piece, and the last line I’ll always keep with me, I love it.
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Graham – what a lovely thing to say – and thanks for favouriting this piece. that my work reaches you in that way – is in itself enough reward – it has worked literally.
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Elf – thanks for your interest and comment – this music is special…to me…
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Anthea – I am humbled and touched and extremely appreciate your comment. Thanks so much!
IdKid, 6 months ago
This is a piece of existential brilliance. Zen-like intensity. It’s great. It unpacks the experience wonderfully and repackages it in a way that enters the reader’s mind soundlessly. Fantastic!
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
IdKid – thank you for your positive feedback and comment on this piece. You are right about the meditative zen-like point of perpective…it is how i sensed the whole scene when I was writing it. You know – empty/full – attached/detached – each containing its opposite…..I am so glad it (the piece) ...seeps into the reader’ s mind that well…thanks!
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
Hey 145 Views – great stuff! – but only 28 comments…Please, if you’ve taken the time to read, leave a comment. I would really appreciate that.
thanks
Suzanne
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
I ‘ve re-entered this with Shanina’s image – as a Collaboration…I think it rocks!!! thanks so much Shan! xoxox Suzxx
Jen Whyte, 6 months ago
You described … heaven! sensual,sensational words and a beautiful image
Suzanne German, 6 months ago
pijinlane – thanks for your beautiful comment. I am really happy this made you feel like that. I really appreciate your feedback.
pauldrobertson, 6 months ago
GREAT mage in combination with the prose. very intense.
keet, 6 months ago
defo erotic,and defo superb,great piece of writing…..10 out of 10…for sure.