Desert Dweller

Dad’s been pretty much out of it–
he hasn’t said
but a few words
in the last couple of days.

I was in his bathroom last night,
standing and peeing.
I must have had a bit of gas,
because a whispery,
mellifluous fart escaped.

Imagine my surprise
when Dad shouted, clear as day—
“control yourself! “

Guess he’s not totally out of it…

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