Christmas Eve
I opened the
Cabinet door
Set inside it
A dusty bottle
From the
Christmas before
Containing a splash
I intended to leave
Reaching
I whisk
Through the past years
And have
Acknowledged each risk
The Strength of our family
Has lessened those fears
A toast to you
My brothers
For our lives
Could not have
Been better
Save to say
Could have
Been worse
If the good and bad
Had gone one
Way or the other
I'd have disposed
Of this bottle
Long in advance
Of reciting this verse
Good cheer
Merry Christmas
God bless our New Year