The Man Who Refused Water

I had a glass of water
I gave it to you, 
And you splashed it all over me
Because you believe 
You'll taint the water 
Or the water will cease to be water 
If it's given to you 
So you choose to remain parched 
Skin dry, lips cracked, hair brittle 
It's plain to see you're thirsty
You crave that water 
But you'll never take it 
And I can't help but think you're foolish 
For denying yourself 
For restricting yourself from happiness 
And salvation from man
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Breedt Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 5:04 PM
I agree with Inku script. Pride! I year or two ago that was me.
Ajmal Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 12:06 AM
A very beautiful written poem, but is their a specific reason why he/she didn t drink water? However I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them
Gitas Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 1:26 AM
Perfect poem...
Anne Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 2:20 AM
Thank you!
Tomlin Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 5:17 AM
rating 7
McBride  Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 12:25 AM
Amen salvation is free yet so many reject it
Ink-U-Script Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Always PRIDE with men....not sure why...No one is unbreakable...that's for sure!!!! excellent work!!!!! I'm happy to read another one from you.
Tomlin Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 1:30 AM
Its brilliant. Light and thoughtful. Not showy or overstated. I love this and the writer behind it i am fascinated by.
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