For Paul, my poet friend...
Pitcher of Sorrow
As I grow older I've found myself
Filling up a pitcher of Sorrow
My tears don't come instantly
like they used to.
They wait for the right Tomorrow.
A few will pass...
and the pitcher grows full
With each one, another ounce closer to the brim
Overflowing and ready to pour
Will it be her or that or him?
I let the pitcher of Sorrow flow steady
Ready to pour
When it is ready.
An even stream of all it has collected,
fermented
A good tearful salty pitcher
not for drinking...
A cheers to a life cemented.
You were the one who reached the brim,
I pour the pitcher of Sorrow now for the ones collected within
You set them all free.
A steady, liquid pour
The pitcher couldn't hold any more.
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