Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Tapestry Threaded

Sobriety 
       to reclaim momentum like a thrown fast ball
       to get beyond the confinement of a booze-haze
       when beer came before bread
       an escape from one's self
       submerged under foam

free from the bottle
       no longer on the edge of living with bits and drabs of rot
a colorful landscape that re-boots resilience 
       tapestry hues
       that sheath images, glowing
recovering a lost sense of time
                    brought into focus

the resolve: to weave a new reality of self
       narrative change
clear eyes that sweep the world clean
newly knitted to others
        a tapestry
        no longer threadbare
        no sense of unraveling 
        no more screaming at the stars

the surprising clarity of giant strides
       a renewal
                   rising




Composed: November 8th, 2021

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Thomas Wells December 28, 2021 at 1:45 PM As a friend of Bill going on 36 years sober, I have never read a poem that better captures the feeling of liberation from dependence and the gift of clarity one finds with sobriety. I will want to reread this endlessly. This poem is a big wow! Brian Sambourne December 28, 2021 at 1:50 PM Hello Thomas, A big congratulations on your success! My buddy is 25 years free of the strangle hold booze had on his life. A recovery to celebrate. Thank you for your thumbs up. Peace + best wishes always. Brian

Joanna Daniel December 27, 2021 at 12:25 AM Lovely write on how one can overcome the drinking addiction, Brian, congratulations on your win too:) wishing you a drinking-free life ahead:) Brian Sambourne December 27, 2021 at 5:47 AM Thank you, Jo, for your comment + good wishes. I seldom drink spirits, however. This poem was inspired by a friend of mine. Best wishes for health + happiness. Brian

Sara Kendrick November 26, 2021 at 4:57 AM I have never been one to drink. I saw what it did to people and families so I don't know what a person who does goes through but I think that possibly that first stanza says it very well. I am glad that I chose this one to read today. I was delighted that you visited my pages once again. Sara Brian Sambourne November 26, 2021 at 6:18 AM Greetings Sara, Thanks very much for your message. My friend did turn himself around + away from booze through his strength of will. Take care of yourself. Sincerest regards. Brian

Constance La France November 11, 2021 at 9:32 AM Brian, inspiring, meaningful, your poem touched my heart and congratulations on your First Place win in my "T" Contest ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Brian Sambourne November 11, 2021 at 10:20 AM My sincere appreciation for your thoughtful appraisal of my submission Constance. The "T" contest certainly garnered many creative submissions. Best wishes, Brian

Sam Kauffman November 10, 2021 at 10:20 AM Powerful images Brian telling a courageous story of recovery and recovery of a sense of purpose in time. Congratulations on your top win! Brian Sambourne November 10, 2021 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Sam. I appreciate your stop by + appraisal. Best wishes, Brian

Paula Goldsmith November 10, 2021 at 7:56 AM Congratulations on your creative story/write. Glad your friend is better. Have a blessed day with your win............... Brian Sambourne November 10, 2021 at 2:16 PM Hello Paula. Most kind of you to acknowledge my entry in Constance's contest. Hope all is well with you. Sincerely, Brian

Christuraj Alex November 10, 2021 at 6:28 AM A great and beautiful work. Congratulations! Brian Sambourne November 10, 2021 at 8:33 AM Thanks very much Christuraj. Be well. Brian