There’s a crack in the bowl.

Just a tiny, harmless crack.

There’s no need to worry.

It won’t come back.

The crack has gotten larger.

Do not be alarmed about the crack.

There’s barely any reason to worry.

It won’t come back.

The crack is very prominent.

Time to start fretting about the crack.

Worrying about it is warranted.

It will come back.

The crack in the bowl is gone,

But now the bowl is broken in two.

You can express your anger and alarm,

But there’s nothing left for you to do.