Devil's Potion

My cup runneth over
  your chalice half full

The emptiness suspect
  both murky and dull

It shines on the outside
  jewels christened with fire

But to drink from that liquid
  —forever a liar

(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2016)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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