An exercise-driven jogger just passed by, br wearing a pained expression on his face, br not inspiring me to join the race. br br I decide on a hot, soothing shower instead, br with thousands of droplets dancing on my br head, br br Untangling knoted anxieties to run down br the drain, br a showering of droplets, br the sweetest-sounding refrain, br br Coursing down my grateful back, br enclosing me in a veil of warm vapors, br I close my eyes, taking in the soapy, br pine-like scent permeating the air, br I am in a rain forest without an earthly care, br br Everything inside me momentarily at rest, br I reluctantly step out of my Showerfest.