It's An Iced Tea Life

You've brought out my depression. Contest entry.

A glass of iced tea

Melting, aging

Wetness on the table

A coaster to provide dignity.

Tannins sink to the bottom

Leaving tepid water

Poured out and replaced

By something fresh.

So much is used and ignored,

Left to waste and be replaced.

What is valued anymore?

Am I?

Will I be left to waste,

Provided with a quiet place to die?

Reviews

[JC]

dig the insight, i feel the same alot of times, its the ones who wonder that come alive in the knowledge of death n'est pa?

[T. R. Writer]

This is great, I really loved the imagery and the language used to bring it out. Very creative.

[JC Fox]

OMG that was so emo, LOL can I take credit for bringing out your depression?

[SweetPeachesAlways]

Will I be left to waste,
Provided with a quiet place to die?

Good Lord, no, man! We'll boil you up, add lemon and sugar, and drink your hiney!

Good write, Mattavelli, good write!

[Rod Zinkel]

An original object, not the usual musings. I especially like the line and thought "A coaster to provide dignity."