Ode to the Squat Toilet
Sarah composes:
Oh, squat toilet, how you do taunt me so.
Still shocking, after all this time, every time I nudge open the bathroom door
To see you there, low and resembling more closely a hole in the ground.
Sometimes you are a hole in the ground.
It pains me to admit to you that in this position it’s more comfortable to………go.
But your footpads are always wet and provide no traction.
Why must my feet be so close to the action, anyway?
Impossible to balance without touching the wall but sometimes there is no sink at all, to wash away the germs.
But I’m tougher than you think, oh glaring squat toilet.
You will not break me, I’ve conquered harder.
And though I know it’s not ideal and I’m not a defender or a lover,
I will gladly leave your draconian gape for the land of hover or seat cover.
March 1st, 2007 at 1:17 pm
You crack me up.
March 1st, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Ok, this is a totally bizarre request, but can you guys take a picture of a squat toilet (perhaps from a safe distance?) For those of us who have no intention of every having to use one, I’m curious!
March 7th, 2007 at 11:23 am
A friend of mine who is traveling in Japan recently posted a picture of the very nice squat toilet in her hotel room. The only thing I could think of was… my aching knees! I think it could be miserable to have to use one of those when you’re sick, but I guess it’s all what you’re used to. I’d be afraid I’d slip and fall in! It just makes me appreciate all the more, my beautiful new potty that Dave installed for me! (What do you mean, potties aren’t beautiful??)
March 10th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Sarah - you are so funny. I have shared the same feelings - it is so hard not to splash on your shoes and/or pants. Sanitary gel became my best friend. We miss you guys.
-Rhonda
March 15th, 2007 at 3:48 am
haha, hilarious!! although it was funnier when you read it out loud to us in Tanah Rata!!!