Courage

I crave it,
Like a bottle of champagne,
Desiring to be opened,
As the cork pops,
After been stored away,
For far too long,
Waiting for that celebration day,
Years held in captivity,
By frustration and fear,
Until temptation takes the fizz,
Always wanting a drink,
But leaving it for another day,
Knowing it has a sweet taste,
And a big kick,
Always thinking!
But not enough drinking,
Never reaching for it,
So freedom can be released,
With every sip,
Took hold of courage,
Being brave.
Opening it up today,
Pouring a glass or two,
Speaking from the heart,
And sparkling with intoxication,
From one single berry,
Into vineyards of growth.

11/12/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Breidenthal Avatar
January 10, 2017 at 10:13 PM
Really grand poem. :) Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep having courage and drink responsibly ~ JWE
Rycroft Avatar
January 11, 2017 at 11:25 AM
Thank you Jw xxx
Breidenthal Avatar
January 10, 2017 at 10:13 PM
Congratulations by the way :) & have a nice day!
Roper Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 7:06 PM
Congratulations on your poem “Courage” winning, Wendy :) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve
Rycroft Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 4:03 AM
Thank you, Eve x My glasses are broke waiting for new one cannot see properly xx
Y. Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:23 PM
Hi Wendy, This is a good take on the contest them. Congratulations on your winning write: -) Alexis
Rycroft Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 4:04 AM
Thank you A xxx
Smith Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 3:58 PM
Well done Wendy and congratulations...
Rycroft Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 4:04 AM
Thank you charlie xx
White Avatar
December 12, 2016 at 11:35 PM
Will save the champagne till New Year's eve. Best opportunity :) Me likes it .
Rycroft Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Thank you, Darren x
Ball Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Nicely done my friend. Never was a big fan of champagne though. A nice light Sangria for me. Great job. God Bless and a seven from me. JB
Rycroft Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Thank you, Judy I've not tasted much champagne, but I drink anything LOL
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