Vitriol

The chalice you drink from
is leaden with spite 
and the poison is eating you up 

Step down from your throne
where you languish alone
and sup from a healthier cup
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Bangalee Avatar
January 8, 2019 at 9:53 PM
thoughtful writings
Gauthier Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Good advice, Ciara. Well penned.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 11:27 PM
Snappy poem! I love it :) Welcome to Poetry Soup! xomo
Krutsinger Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 9:32 PM
Cira, welcome to Poetry Soup. This went to my FAV list. So beautifully done, and such a wise poem!
Cuthbert Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 11:03 PM
Oh hey thanks! Certainly wasn't expecting that!! ??
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