Courage In The Glass Poem by James Casey

Courage in the Glass

Outside the bottle it's scary thwarting all I aspire
Inside it's blurry liquid courage is what I desire

Touching my lips with the first sip makes me smile
For now, I know where it will end in a short while

The moment I feel the warmth sliding down my throat
Oh it is so gloriously deliciously hidden in my waistcoat

With that first sip everything seems so clear
It knows just how to vanquish all my fears

Walking will be impossible but the world is at my feet
Who cares I am strong now my life is so complete

Today, I'll show them all, I won't be thought of as a loser
I watch them snicker for in secret they all call me a boozer

The warmth I feel I know is wrong, I know it is not right
I also know that it will pass I'll show them all this night

I close my eyes free falling to a brand new level of desire
As my brain seeks the courage that all around me admire

The phone is ringing is it for me? I barely know my name
I must decide do I sit or stand? my mind is all aflame

I guess I should stop doing this for in a moment it will pass
Oh the silence is so beautiful just give me one more glass

Jim 1961