The Cup!

The Cup!

A Poem by William J. Marsh
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A drink of life

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Your life is like the cup.

It does not matter if the cup is half empty or half  full.

All that matters is the fact that you have a cup at all.

It's your cup and only you can choose what goes in or out.

Some spill it in waste.

Some fill it and hoard it until it's rotten.

Some fill it just to boast about it.

Personally I fill it throughout the day with truth, goodness and joy.

And I seek to empty it into cups that have nothing.

This keeps the cup clean and fresh, ready for the day to come.

Today is a day that the Lord has made so rejoice and be glad in it.

Because you still have a cup!

© 2013 William J. Marsh


Author's Note

William J. Marsh
Just an expanded quote.

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My cup runneth over reading this one, you are so right my friend, oft times we forget those little tidbits when our cup feels empty....thanks for sharing, great message!

Posted 11 Years Ago


A review for my reviewers; Thank you all so very much for acceptance, kindness and friendship as I have rarely known.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Robbie~xoxo~

11 Years Ago

It's a pleasure to read your work Bill. ~xoxo~:)
A lovely and gratifying piece William...thought provoking as well...nicely penned...Rose:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Dye
I couldn't agree more. Some people unfortunately get so caught up on what they don't have or how what they do have is not good enough, they forget to appreciate having anything at all. Be grateful for what you have. I love the message you send here. Very positive outlook.

Posted 11 Years Ago


This is very true. You made such an uplifting poem, conveying the simple truth of life. I like it!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Your cup runneth over! What a lovely way to think and how well put down in words!

Posted 11 Years Ago


There's a wonderful attitude of giving in yours words, metaphorically speaking. Your friend in wors, Pete

Posted 11 Years Ago


A wonderful metaphor carried throughout this one, William. It is true, we need to be aware of what is in our "cup" and be thankful we have it. I liked the soft spirituality in this. Lydi**

Posted 11 Years Ago


its awesome!
at least we i a cup...ha ha ha....its the coolest dring i ever let in!!!!!
i guess i gonna throw a tea party!
and your are very welcome!!!



Posted 11 Years Ago



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Nature Coast, FL



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