Bathroom engaged

There he blows
on his way to the gents
Book in hand
we all know
this is where
he shall be occupied
for the next half hour

Imagination envisages
him making himself
comfortable
There for a duration
Intent on sinking
his teeth into several chapters
of the latest James Patterson

Belt slowly snakes
to the floor as he sits there
concentrating
on task in progress
with trousers half mast
supported by knees
Book on lap

A certain familiar
thunder echoes
through the house
Stench slowly seeping
through under door
Leaves mum running
for the air fragrancers

Doors and windows
are opened as mother
tries to 'air' the house
as she goes about
her business cleaning
the house until it shines
bright as a freshly minted coin

Eventually father emerges
Fresh and relaxed
Missing one gas mask
Mum trepidly takes a breath
and dives into the bathroom
Intent on finishing her work
disguising Dad's omissions

Bathrooom engaged again
Mother's work never done
and yet as she vacates
a beautiful flowery scent
followers her through
The empty room vacantly
awaiting - welcoming next guest.