Broken Bottle

Broken Bottle.

Bottle looks so fragile,

distrust among carriers,

manhandle by

depositaries,

unsafe depository,

bottle falls and

shatters.

 

Parts scatter to four

edges,

smithereens escape

through window.

Sewing mistress thinks

of stiches,

carpenter brings

hammer,

masoner comes with

trowel and

linear bearing guide.

 

Pandemonium

in public square,

confusion in the house of

barbarians,

Lilliputians are sentries,

giants deny entry into

agora,

sleep at city gate.

Public scramble for pieces,

neither can it hold wine

nor retain water.

 

Argument takes

place of repair in

city center,

holders of pieces

refuse let go for repairs.

 

City center turns

house of commotion,

theatrical spectacle

for neighbors,

joy to foes,

who wish confusion

continues for their gain.