A Cup of Sorrow, A Cup of Joy

by Joan

Sometimes life gives us a cup of

sorrow, sometimes

a cup of joy.

Our choice is not

from which cup we’ll drink, but rather

how we’ll guide each

cup to our lips

and how we’ll drink.

May we find the grace to drink from

each while giving

thanks for the well

from which both come.

                                                                       JDG

4 comments on “A Cup of Sorrow, A Cup of Joy”

  1. midnighthues's avatar midnighthues says:
    May 20, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    wonderful poem!

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  2. elizabeth bickford's avatar elizabeth bickford says:
    May 16, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Joan,
    This is arresting. It takes my breath away.
    Buffy

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  3. susan buniva's avatar susan buniva says:
    May 16, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Stunningly beautiful but I’m just trying not to choke while I drink.

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