literature

I Am Not Your Receptacle

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Literature Text

I am not your receptacle,
not your Grand Canyon
to feed with the echoes
you hunger for.

See me!

I wear a three o'clock shadow,
and vodka stained walls
starved of the things
you're asking for.

See me! See the person-
I am not your echoing chasm!

See me!
You cannot pour juice
from an empty jug.
At the time I wrote this, I was becoming increasingly unwell, and a particular friend was asking for more and more from me without actually giving anything back.

Constructive criticism is always appreciated. :)

Some questions to guide (but not limit) you:
How does the piece make you feel?
What are your thoughts on the imagery - is it too scattered or does it work well?

**I received a DLD for this one!** :)
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xlntwtch's avatar
:iconcongratssignplz: on the DLD.
Re: Your questions --
It makes me realize what can happen between people who don't know or seem to care what they do.
The imagery is close to perfect. From the Grand Canyon to a jug, it all speaks the same fine message. Thank you.