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J.J.thomas
Member
Posts 84

0 posted 2015-05-27 09:57 AM

The cup of coffee sitting on the side table,
three spoons of sugar,
a splash of creamer.
Half gone in a rush out the door,
drop the baby off at grandma's,
to get to work,
with five minutes to spare.

The orange cup on the counter,
almost empty,
for the little boy
who told mommy
he was thirsty.
Then running off to play,
forgetting about the orange cup.

The can of soda in the fridge
from last week.
Flat with no taste.
Even though it was meant
for the next day.
Dad says
it wont go to waste.

A sink,
with a few dishes soaking.
Not enough for a full load,
but too many to leave,
till tomorrow.
They will be done,
just not right now.

At last the coffee cup,
is added to those dishes.
The orange juice cup off the counter
also added,to those dishes.
making the dishes a full load.

Fresh water instead of cold bubbless yuck.
Scrubbing away todays half full cups.
Getting them ready for tomorrow.
When the mom will poor her coffee.
The boy will say he is thirsty,
and maybe
the soda can will be empty.

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

1 posted 2015-05-28 12:27 PM

how to talk about life, with fruit juice cans, about family ans do many things, the poem spleaks with personnal emotions indeed and become so true,

yann

devina
Member Elite

since 1999-10-28

Posts 3539
Cali

2 posted 2015-05-28 03:02 PM

A great portrayal of the daily flow. You have given great examples as well, pouring emotion into the mix!

take care!
~d

"..But a tyrant spell has bound me,
And I cannot, cannot go.."
~Emily Bronte
'The Night is Darkening Around Me'

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

3 posted 2015-05-28 10:05 PM

Did you notice the sink is never empty? At least not in my house anyway. Cute little ponder.

Michael

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

4 posted 2015-05-28 10:25 PM

Slice of daily truth, my friend - been there many times, except my coffee was always black, and thank god for microwaves!! Very well done. enjoyed this.

j.

J.J.thomas
Member
Posts 84

5 posted 2015-05-30 12:40 PM

Thanks to all of you!

jjote
Senior Member

since 2002-12-25

Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada

6 posted 2015-05-31 12:48 PM

half full instead of half empty is a way of being optimistic in looking at life too. We don't get to finish all of our coffees, juices, sodas, down to the dregs. How is that - your poem awakens more thoughts to ponder. thanks for the share.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2015-06-22 09:45 PM

enjoyed...james

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