bath spa

Awkward and alone
I wandered in a white gown, as
the pools filled with kissing couples,
the saunas with complaints.
was it too hot, or not hot enough?
no-one could decide.
the ice-room filled with shrieks
of snowflakes unused to cold

I retreated to the cafe
the quietest part of the building
I was looking for tea
but found a woman - beautiful
with black hair and a bored look.
her Converse danced around the tables
marking her out
as one of us

She told me of a pub
with cheap beer and live music
funk was on the menu
I guess even in a dressing gown
I still stand out

The pub was perfect
even without her
and while I never liked the water
it was worth it for the Converse