The Chamber Pot
by Robert Becker
Chamber pot
vintage and discretionary
it’s nocturnal use
crucial
an invention of
necessity
long before my time.
Being privy
its use secret
wooden, porcelain, ceramic
out of sight
and discretely disposed
appropriately designed
in the event it is noticed.
Today’s rendition is
unisex, female or male
portable,
for emergency
during travel, camping,
sitting or standing
a urination device.
A hospital bedpan
will accommodate
the full load
though quite uncomfortable
the required task
can still be accomplished
though not nearly as discrete