To Savor

A crystal goblet

of intoxicating nectar

even when sipped

and savored…

time chips

the once-flawless glass,

and it is empty

all too soon.

Reviews

[Cassie]

Nice poem that makes me think of having a taste of a cold coke on a hot afternoon and before you know it the glass is empty.

[Rita L. Sev]

I like that image, Cassie - yep - nothing so sweet ever lasts quite long enough... Thanks!

[Einstein Noodle]

so sorry to see the bottom dry .... but if one goes back to fill it again ... the savor is gone ...

"time chips
the once-flawless glass,"

i cut my lip on it ...
i think you did a great job choosing your words ...your poem touches a lot of places .... i like it!
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for your thoughtful read of this poem, E. Yes, the savor only comes free with one fill up... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

love and peace :)
E.

[icelandicblue]

Time spills from all containers and we must stop to savor it's sweetness before it disappears. A perfectly lovely poem Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Blue.

[Diana]

Yes, time soon empties the glass. Yet, what is more important, quality or quantity? An interesting piece. Short, but complex.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Diana... I'll take quality, but with that it seems to go even faster...

[Marie]

But the glass can't just stay full. That defeats its purpose.

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow - thank you for this, Marie.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

life is intoxicating...but as much as we try to savor it slowly...the glass does become empty all too soon...like neil diamond sang..."being done too soon"----

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly. My grandmother was almost 99 when she died, and I know it wasn't enough... Thank you, Jacob.

[Shaquana Adams]

Sounds like my problem with hot chocolate. Good read :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Shaquana!

[Frieda P]

Bummer...I thought we were going in the Cheers direction, you're in a mood I can tell ;-) Still an excellent read, where's Ms Positivity?

[Rita L. Sev]

Winter blahs, I suspect... some days the grey and the grind tap at my noggin... But, to take a positive spin - Enjoy every sip! :)

[Frieda P]

And more snow on the way...brrr it's cold, a sip of something hot I hope! ;-)