Bitter Cup

I was handed
A bitter cup

(not intentionally
innocently
not consciously) 

I drink it now
All of it
Down to the dregs
(may I not choke on the little gritty bits) 

A bitter cup
To drink

Oh merciful Father
May I drink 
All of it
Down to the dregs
Not choking on the little bits

May my thirst be quenched rather with your sweetness and life

Life 
Life
Life