Five of Cups

upset and loss, sadness and confusion, disappointments or arguments
forced to deal with whatever life throws your way
 
weeks pass
text messages are exchanged
through the dark glass, clarity
uncertainty lapses, lackadaisical overarching lachrymose
my blasé reaction and attitude misplaced
a work through it thing
blasted Buddhist epigrams that are good
for the rich spiritual advisors
 
dogs request scratching the tops of the heads
bank balance says hoo-ha
internet connections and software applications
tacitly behave
two cups remain upright and unsplit
positing the aid of family and friends
 
[RK, 12/1/22]