A Tin Cup Life Poem by Edmund V. Strolis

A Tin Cup Life

Rating: 5.0


He had traded in convenience
For a dented tin coffee cup
Sturdy and big enough for stew
River washed or snow scrubbed

He had traded in his yesterdays
For one more chance at tomorrow
A crossroad in life a long time coming
City lessons on how not to live

He had a date with the universe
For he had always heard her whisper
With age the siren song grew sweeter
He laced his boots for the journey to come

He hoped that the freinds had understood
For they were like the grains of wood
A pattern deep within his soul
He tapped his cup and then moved on

A Tin Cup Life
Monday, February 6, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: poem
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Susan Williams 19 February 2017

Edmund, just when I think I have read your best poem ever, you come back with yet another top notch piece of writing. You are such a blessing to the rest of us- -a demonstration in how writing excellence is achieved. I found the stripped down to the essential writing style perfect for the man who has left a ton of frills and non-essentials behind him. That tin cup. That was the perfect image to carry this poem from beginning to end. Every line in this poem is perfectly formed and presented, no line is superfluous. Life stripped down. He had a date with the universe For he had always heard her whisper With age the siren song grew sweeter He laced his boots for the journey to come- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Superb. I know it's not very critique-ish to say this but sometimes literary formality doesn't cut it so- - - - - Edmund, you rock! ! ! ! A thousand ten's and a very honored placed for this on my Fav list.

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Nosheen Irfan 14 February 2017

I would like to add that life is worth only as much as a tin cup. Death is inevitable n overwhelming. The insignificance of mortal life is beautifully depicted here.

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Nosheen Irfan 14 February 2017

Wowww. a very profound piece of writing. A great representation of life. A man has to make choices in life and time comes when he has to make a new beginning. Life is not static. It's in a constant flux. Acceptance of change makes us strong n spiritually inclined. A wonderful write. A huge 10.

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Sarah Persson 07 February 2017

I absolutely love this poem, I think this is your best yet. So very well written, you can see the man walking his chosen life and hoping to hurt no one, that they would understand his choices. A gentle, free, strong man. I love what the tin cup represents, a new beginning. This poem is an inspiration as is the man behind it. Thank you for sharing this one :)

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Unnikrishnan E S 06 February 2017

Hi Edmund, Fantastic write. The best poem yours, I ever read; Just chanced upon. A date with the universe, He had a date with the universe For he had always heard her whisper With age the siren song grew sweeter He laced his boots for the journey to come Or date with the most poetic verse? ? Great write. Should come back for a re... Added to fav poems.. And a thank you from the bottom of my heart, for sharing this wonderful piece.. Bows my head before this creativity and aesthetic beauty.. A 100++ is too less..

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