Toiletry Poetry

Poetry Gems from Japan.

In March '99, I was fortunate enough to go to Japan (gotta love those conferences!), and while there I became introduced to the incredible world of Japanese poetry. I'm not talking here about haiku or anything, but rather the little poetic messages (in English, of course) that can be found on the "hygenic" wrappings containing the complimentary toiletry gifts in hotels.

I present here all poems found in my hotel room (at the Hotel Kitcho), with their original titles, formatting, spelling and grammar. (Note: "Disinfected" comes from the plastic cover containing a glass. I assume it was the glass that was disinfected...)

Disinfected

Maybe I've been hoping too hard. But I've
gone this far. And it's more than I hoped for.

Soap

And it's so late. But I'll wait. Through
the long night with you. With you.

Shampoo

Fresh and creamy. Just like the summer wind.
Bring you The over the rainbow. You are impressed with sunshine.

Comb

Seasons change with the scenery. Weaving time in a tapestry.
Won't you stop and remember me. At any convenient time?

Razor

Oh but it's clear skies we're under. When
I am together, when I sing my song.

Shower Cap

I can take to the skies. I can soar like a bird. With his heart full
of song. Won't you color my eyes. I've been waiting so long.