The last drop

Yesterday I collected all of my mistakes,

my sins and hurtful words

and placed them in an old

Maxwell House coffee can

“Good to the last drop” in fancy script - 

I hope not

 

I put back the plastic lid

with one small crack on the edge

and hid it on the top shelf

behind a box of saltines,

the ones you could never reach

 

Who knew that you would pick today

to clean out the pantry - and your heart

Reviews

[Ma'at]

i loved the metaphor in this poem, it's really great.this is an amazing piece.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Ghost Stories for your nice comments

[Rita L. Sev]

Outstanding metaphor, Will. No place is safe for those past mistakes, it seems...

[willweb]

Yes Rita, you are right. It is hard to hide stupidity. Thank you for you nice comments. I am happy you enjoyed this one.

[Cory Barrett]

I put back the plastic lid
with one small crack on the edge
and hid it on the top shelf
behind a box of saltines,
the ones you could never reach

Who knew that you would pick today
to clean out the pantry - and your heart


slick!

[willweb]

Thank you Streamline for your comments.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Your words always have such an impact.Really wonderful poetry Will :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Vidya. Your comments are always so nice. I am happy you liked this one.

[Vidya Bacchus]

I like them all Mister Will .You are welcome :)

[Pryde Foltz]

I put back the plastic lid
with one small crack on the edge
and hid it on the top shelf
behind a box of saltines,
the ones you could never reach

I love you use of analogy. You take the everyday and give it the deepest meaning.

[willweb]

Thank you Pryde for your comments. I am happy you enjoyed this poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

really excellent use of metaphor here...and the dark humor makes the piece hit even harder.

jacob

[willweb]

Thank you Jacob for your comments I am glad you liked this.

[Frieda P]

I really love your unique style, a little bit sarcastic and down to earth at the same time...another smashing one willweb.

[willweb]

Thank you Frieda P. for your nice comments

[Madalyn Beck]

Will, you have blown me away. This is wonderful! I agree with others below - to laugh or cry, it's hard to decide. You did a brilliant job with this one, my friend. Going into my favs! :)

[willweb]

Madalyn, thank you so very much. I am happy you liked this one.

[Lyn Anderson]

Ahhh -- this is a goosebump giver for sure. A wonderful analogy here.

[willweb]

Thank you so much KLGoode for your nice comments