A Glass of Vinegar and a Slice of Cake

The 
appetite 
is 
wet,
The 
aroma 
is 
great,
Roses 
emitting 
a 
pleasing 
scent,
Tongue 
yearning 
for 
a 
taste,
The 
mind 
becomes 
restless 
and 
quickly 
shifts 
to 
a 
bad 
state,
Because 
the 
belly's 
vacuum 
has 
to 
be 
occupied 
in 
haste.
A 
battle 
erupts 
within 
the 
intestines,
Wailings 
and 
groanings,
Trumpets 
and 
horns 
are 
sounding,
Civilians 
are 
demanding,
Threatening 
to 
go 
on 
strike 
and 
send 
the 
system 
crashing,
But 
despite 
all 
these 
efforts,
The 
aid 
isn't 
coming,
Eyes 
roll 
in 
different 
directions,
Nothing.
A 
meeting 
is 
called 
to 
seek 
for 
a 
solution,
The 
unions 
reach 
common 
ground 
and 
resort 
to 
mass 
action,
Shop 
begin 
closing 
in 
minor 
provinces,
The 
capital 
has 
to 
make 
a 
decision,
Because 
the 
masses 
are 
moving 
in 
slow 
motion,
Pending!
Suddenly 
good 
news 
start 
pouring 
in,
At 
last 
the 
tables 
are 
set,
There 
on 
every 
tablecloth,
Is 
a 
glass 
of 
vinegar 
and 
a 
slice 
of 
cake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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November 17, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Kinda, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**"
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November 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Kinda, can I smile at the imagery here... sounds good to me.... always.... LINDA
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October 13, 2013 at 1:52 AM
Hie Willie. I've taken a special interest in your style Friend. I see there's a lot of intelligent rhyme in the lines. Your imagery is superb. Keep it up my brother. You'll get there! Chao. JM
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October 13, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Thanks a lot my dear brother,i am still young in this industry and i appreciate everything you are doing and continue to do to help me grow.God bless you..
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