You ask too much
Expecting an ocean from a cup
A cup that used to overflow
A cup that you emptied time and time again
A cup that refilled a little less each time
A cup that you’d drop without caring if that cup felt pain
You ask too much
Expecting the seas
From a cup that is empty
A cup that is incapable of holding water
The glass shattered, cutting the hand that used it.
Ink & Embers 
“Expecting an ocean from a cup” I love that. Very nice!
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Thank you so much!
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That used to be me, expecting the unreasonable. My little toddler hand would easily drop that glass…
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I think we can all get that way sometimes! In my situation unfortunately, this person has consistently demanded more than o could give. I tried regardless, but it has taken its toll after 8 years. 😬
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yeah same as me
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So frustrating, I’m sorry
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Very powerful words! You really know how to express yourself in a poetic way! 🙂
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Thank you! I appreciate that ☺️
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Wow this poem is very powerful with lots of meaning and layers I felt the emotion pouring from it. It really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing this piece
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Gosh! Thank you for sharing how you felt about it, that means a lot!
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Expectations—these can be so challenging. I was told to not have expectations, to just go about without them. That’s hard to do.
“When you have expectations, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.” – Ryan Reynolds
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Oh I like that quote, and I like Ryan Reynolds! Thank you for sharing this with me Shari. It is hard not to have expectations, but I think I find it harder to escape the expectations that others have of us. I know I can manage my own mind (as best I can) but I can’t manage them for anyone else, and then trying to live through their disappointment is challenging.
Thanks again for stopping in and sharing!
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