The empty bottle
Inspired by Tom Selleck's character from the movie series, Jesse Stone. Brilliant cast. ?? ??
The empty bottle
By Michelle Morris
04/08/2024
The empty bottle stares at him
It has nothing left to give
Yet despite all it's giving
It's taken so much from him
Self-respect and sobriety
Reputation and memories
He's had to claw back each time
From the blackness that it leaves
Becoming a small-town cop
Gives focus to his days
But every night holds memories
Of his ex wife's betrayals
All the cases he couldn't solve
All the bones and scattered hearts
He brought the ghosts with him
When he chose his brand new start
Every case becomes a mission
Being Chief a big responsibility
His dog the only companion
For a life of determined meaning
That empty bottle will keep staring
He'll focus on healing his soul
Helping find justice and honour
For the ones he helps make whole
© Michelle Morris, 2024
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