17.12.09

Respite

Sometimes
             the blueness of sky is
             not enough reprieve,
             the lapping of waves is
             no sufficient relief.

And
             a steaming pot of tea is
             too hot for the mouth,
             a piping mug of espresso
             too bitter for the tongue.

4 comments:

  1. Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.
    William Goldman, "The Princess Bride"

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  2. Somehow I'm not so sure about the '...fairer than death...' bit.

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  3. Because Death means absolute blank ... Even the worst kinda pain is a feeling... and having any kinda feeling (even if we dont like it) is better than having no feelings at all.

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  4. Beautifully expressed! You have a real talent for poetry.

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