18 de dezembro de 2015

The teapot

The teapot is now full.
How long the time has been.
The aroma is so fragrant.
Thoughts and laughs are blending in.
.
Through the flavor of the leaves,
Hidden contents are revealed.
Though inside the painted glass,
Taste betrays against its will.
.
Potful after potful,
While the hours sneak away.
Struggles and life’s many woes,
With each sip no longer stay.
.
Though at first the tea is tasty.
Though it’s easily refilled.
It just can’t last forever.
The pouring soon is stilled.
.
The last cup is too bitter!
The last word is the same!
The teapot is now empty,
Till teatime comes again.


(Elise Reid)



Sem comentários: