Shawn L. Bird

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overflowing June 8, 2013

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 10:18 am
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You look at my

half-empty glass

shake your head,

insert a straw,

blow in laughter and love,

and make my happiness

bubble up until it

overflows.

 

20 Responses to “overflowing”

  1. Jennifer Barricklow Says:
    June 8, 2013 at 10:45 am

    The straw imagery is clever and whimsical and sweet, all at the same time. Makes me regret the times I told my kids to stop blowing bubbles in their milk.

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  2. Cubby Says:
    June 8, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Just what I needed right now. Spent 45 minutes driving in circles trying to meet someone for lunch because of a parade, and the person ended up canceling, so I needed a few happy bubbles in my glass. 🙂

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  5. Only See Your Good Side Says:
    June 8, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    That is really clever and lovely.

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  6. Mike Says:
    June 8, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    A delightful metaphor! Very clever and amusing. Well done.

    Reply
  7. Holistic Wayfarer Says:
    June 8, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    Sorry if you saw this already. Just wanted to share a common thread.

    https://aholisticjourney.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/blue-champagne/

    Reply
  9. ianmooremorrans Says:
    June 11, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Loved it! Now I’ll know what to do the next time I see a half-empty glass.
    Gayle

    Reply
  10. BrainTwig & Listening Spirit Says:
    June 11, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    ShawnBird,

    I love this. It’s the world from a sense of joy. This is infectious. I wrote a poem (not yet on my blog) but about a similar thing. Yours is wonderful and visceral in its relationship to the reader. It’s also about the joy of relationship. All my best, Noel

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