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Created on: June 28, 2009
The Cup Is Filled
Zero bank account, empty purse,
House once full, now silent, hollow.
Man gone out, feet first,
Grave filled up, house of sorrow.
Empty coffee cup on the table,
Grounds all used up and tossed.
She reads again the cable,
He soldier husband lost.
But her cup is filled
With memories love fulfilled.
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