Poetry Soup

A warm clear broth
Steaming
In a simmering silence
Gently roiling
Over controlled heat
Bubbling
To the surface
A scent
Of satiation’s sadness
Unfulfilled
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
September 7, 2024 at 9:46 PM
... and still unfulfilled, I'd say. ~ Sad Souper
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Very unique take, john. I like this a lot
Greenhough Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 10:26 AM
I like this poem. It starts with actual soup and ends with poetic allegory. Well written.
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