Staring At Wet Rings

Lazily I stare at wet rings on the table
One for the bottle and one for the empty glass
The bottle lies still as I peel off the label
And hope that her leaving like all bad things will pass -
I smile through tears as I drink to that blue eyed lass

7/22/2017
Poetry contest Th Sound of Pages In The Night for Sara Kendrick
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

U.D Palawon  Avatar
August 13, 2017 at 1:20 PM
Congrats on your placement with this wonderful write on the usual pair of pain and bottle. :) Sunita
Bradfield Avatar
August 13, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Thank you, Sunita.
Kendrick Avatar
August 11, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Thank you for participating in my contest..I appreciate the time you took to write a poem just for the competition..Sara
Bradfield Avatar
August 13, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Thank you, Sara...enjoyed the challenge!
Lorette Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 2:18 PM
I really love your poem, Larry! Good luck! :)
Bradfield Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 10:01 PM
You're very kind, Alyssa! Thank you...Larry
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace