A Simple Ladle

A Simple Ladle

If you've never taken water
from a ladle in a well
then you can't know the meaning
of a respite from burning hell.

Draw you up some liquid
some unsurpassed surprise
that'll cool your fevered palate
and soothe your burning eyes.

It'll be a small taste of heaven 
And work down into your belly 
It'll be a foretaste of glory
And turn your legs to jelly.

That water will bless your life
and all your unborn children
It'll be your legacy and promise
It's the bullet in your gun.

It's nothing more than a simple ladle
not much more than one slow drink
but it has power undelivered
if you pour it down the sink.