Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

To Quench My Thirst

There it is sitting on a table nearby
just having taken it out of the fridge
it felt really chilled on outside glass
withheld me before crossing the bridge

You see to open that lemonade bottle
would be to fall into real temptation
there you gaze upon it in wonder
thinking how this began in creation

One day a long time ago
imagine there's only one bottle left
in all the world it's the last one
don't touch, stay near, don't run

The longer I wait, it hurts
my throat gets dryer so hoarse
one day I must take a step
so great the urge, feel the force

Just even a sip would satisfy
for that to quench my thirst
by now a queue has developed
gasping to drink before they burst

Lemonade Oh lovely lemonade
to feel you down my throat
remove the dryness all together
this my joy, always get my vote!

(A single lemonade bottle sitting on that table next to my chair, looking on my thoughts gather as I contemplate the urge for a thirst-quenching drink.)

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John Watt March 1, 2020 at 11:11 PM A nice poetic description of thirst, and even more so, temptation. ~ John Gordon Mcconnell March 2, 2020 at 1:25 PM John, Glad you liked it and thanks for nice comment. Blessings,Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos February 29, 2020 at 9:28 AM Our two sons and their wives have opted not to have grandshildren (sad as we won't ever have grandchildren), but I did my homwork on google and by the late 2030's or maybe 45 to 50 years hence, water will be so scarce that people will be fighting over it and killing each other, this is what motivated our children to take this decision - if you like, go to my poem, 'Thist comes first' Great write Gordon, Blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2020 at 8:42 AM - Sometimes we don't think about how lucky we are ...we have everything ... and more than anything, Gordon :) - A lovely poem :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison February 28, 2020 at 8:02 AM ... makes me think of the line "i can resist anything but temptation" I cant begin to imagine what it would be like if there was only one bottle left and you were dying of thirst yet this one bottle isnt enough to cover your thirst and that of you family and loved ones. a thought provoking piece indeed:-) Gordon Mcconnell February 28, 2020 at 8:06 AM Hi Jan, thanks for your words and glad you liked it. How is life with you and hubby, trust all is well these days. Have a great day, Gordon