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A Broken Cup
Today as I poured cream in my coffee
With sleepy and unfocused vision
I watched it swirl and mix in the cup
Til there was no discernible division
The coffee calmed after it stirred
A perfect blend of how it should be
But the more that I thought about it
It reminded me of my love’s energy
I would pour the pure white of it in
Til it lightened your darkest places
And it was meant to complement you
And fill you up, but that’s just the basics
It would take the bitter blackness
And it would add so much dimension
But pouring out that kind of energy
Can really strain a good connection
Because your cup was mishandled
And surely has suffered some blows
It has all these cracks in the glass
Some I’ve tried so hard to close
And I studied hard to find a solution
One to be the glue that kept you whole
But the more that I kept shoveling in
The more and more it drained my soul
Because I can’t hold it all together
While you pick axe at the seams
And there is more damage arising
The flow coming out in little streams
And now your cup has a hole in it
I know that my well may run deep
But If I keep trying to pour more of me in
It will be my own cup that will deplete
And no, I won’t try to mend these cracks
Not when I tried so much to save you
You are going to have to save yourself
Or just let the pieces all come unglued
I’m going to hope that you learn to heal
Even if you’re hell bent on being damaged
But I have no more in me to give to you
So you’ll just have to find another bandage
With sleepy and unfocused vision
I watched it swirl and mix in the cup
Til there was no discernible division
The coffee calmed after it stirred
A perfect blend of how it should be
But the more that I thought about it
It reminded me of my love’s energy
I would pour the pure white of it in
Til it lightened your darkest places
And it was meant to complement you
And fill you up, but that’s just the basics
It would take the bitter blackness
And it would add so much dimension
But pouring out that kind of energy
Can really strain a good connection
Because your cup was mishandled
And surely has suffered some blows
It has all these cracks in the glass
Some I’ve tried so hard to close
And I studied hard to find a solution
One to be the glue that kept you whole
But the more that I kept shoveling in
The more and more it drained my soul
Because I can’t hold it all together
While you pick axe at the seams
And there is more damage arising
The flow coming out in little streams
And now your cup has a hole in it
I know that my well may run deep
But If I keep trying to pour more of me in
It will be my own cup that will deplete
And no, I won’t try to mend these cracks
Not when I tried so much to save you
You are going to have to save yourself
Or just let the pieces all come unglued
I’m going to hope that you learn to heal
Even if you’re hell bent on being damaged
But I have no more in me to give to you
So you’ll just have to find another bandage
Published 8th Jul 2019
Author's Note
Fix yourself instead of relying on someone else to deal with the mess left in the wake.
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8th Jul 2019 9:48am
8th Jul 2019 1:35pm
Thank you, dearest Alan, your words are greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment!
8th Jul 2019 10:10am
This is the second piece I've read by you, and it's evident that you're an interesting writer.
8th Jul 2019 1:36pm
Wow, thank you so much. That means a lot. And thank you for stopping in to read and comment❤️
8th Jul 2019 10:35am
8th Jul 2019 1:37pm
Thanks, Carpe❤️ It hit me late last night out of the blue. Had to get the words out before I fell asleep and lost it. Thanks for reading and commenting, my friend!
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8th Jul 2019 1:37pm
Oh thank you, MysticalRose, you’re a doll. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, luv!
8th Jul 2019 12:08pm
8th Jul 2019 1:38pm
Thank you, SO. I always get a little excited when I think of another metaphor that’s new and speaks to me. Thanks for the read and comment!
8th Jul 2019 3:27pm
Anonymous
8th Jul 2019 3:13pm
It's impossible to fill someone else's cup. You can only add your flavor to it. The metaphor you've used here is absolutely perfect. We cannot share what we don't have and if it's constantly being depleted trying to help them when they do nothing ro fill their own reserves...we will eventually dry up. Beautifully written here, Miss Liv
8th Jul 2019 4:42pm
Oh willow, you have such a way with words. Thank you for this comment, somehow it meant more than you know. Thanks for the read, comment and continuous support❤️
8th Jul 2019 7:12pm
8th Jul 2019 8:01pm
Anonymous
9th Jul 2019 4:15am
Your comment is as important as your piece....excellent.
9th Jul 2019 4:21am
Wow Liv! This is inspiring on so many levels. The wisdom you demonstrate in your reasoning is mature and typically possessed by one much older than yourself. It's a hard thing to realize that we can't be truly fixed by anyone but ourselves and we can't truly heal others we love unless they are willing participants. The imagery in this metaphor is beautiful and identifiable to most of your readers.
"I would pour the pure white of it in
Til it lightened your darkest places "
"I would pour the pure white of it in
Til it lightened your darkest places "
10th Jul 2019 11:53am
Wow, thank you so much Gahddess_worship! For the read and the kind words, it’s greatly appreciated.
