Changing Cups

An observation of futility and the way we tend to stay in the same broken, harmful cycles.

It's one cup for another,

be it absinthe or hemlock.

What's the difference?

It's one hand

drawing the other 

right over the top of me.

A fountain spews out water

collecting in the basin

just to spew it back out again.

A dog returns to i's own vomit,

pigs wallow in filth,

and we sit in tubs stewing 

in our own dead skin cells.

Some stupid lion sings

circle of life- but seriously

can I get off this carousel?

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

I clicked on this because Caradoc added it. I really like it. Some splendid imagery here. By way of introduction, I am a card carrying member of the grammar/apostrophe police, so you won't like my reviews if you don't want me to point it out. There is a seeming stray apostrophe on water', and the "its" in its vomit is possessive, so does not require the apostrophe. Still, a great write. Nice to meet you.

[Melissa]

Thank you. Actually I don't mind your help at all. I often write in the heat of the moment and a little polishing is always a good thing. Nice to meet you. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

okie dokie okay with me.

[Melissa]

I already put your suggestions to good use. Again thank you. :)

[kublakhan27]

A deliciously snarly portrayal of the proverbial half-empty glass...nicely done :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Some fun metaphorical references to express just how crazy and unpredictable life can be.

[Listmaker]

Stop the world -- I want to get off. I understand your message and agree totally. Well written, great imagery. I like!

[Melissa]

Thank you very much. :)

[FlamingPhoenix]

"Can I get off this carousel"--brilliant! AND no kidding, right?