Bourbon Etiquette

R.M. Dolin, 2013

The stillness of dawn, like the quietness of snow,
elevates the soul’s desire for something
different.  A frustration deep inside that
can't be calmed.  Those who fear, drink
to forget.  Those with loss
drink to remember.  Men build their mosaic on
scars caused by both.  

Bourbon embraces the finality of our past, 
accepting right now with dignity, while 
possessing the courage to challenge events 
long-ago cast by forces too powerful to overcome. 
I take my Bourbon straight, because
like life, 
it needs to be experienced full on and unfiltered.