The Fearful Cup

At this point in life,
there are no surprises.
You know what poison

lies await in each cup
that you have already tasted
time and again. You know

the agonies of those familiar draughts.
And you may choose them again,
the familiar demons,

safe in their pain,
or you may reach
for the fearful cup,

the one untasted,
and risk
the possibility

of joy.

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The picture was taken in Sterling, New York. You can click on it for a larger version.

Tom