WITH THIS CAN

Open the can.

Hear the fizz.

Is there anything better on this planet

than that sound?

Babies born, perhaps

or the ocean's crash

or teens behind bushes?

No. I think not.

This can spurting wide

is the epitome of enjoyment

of effervescence for me

and I would appreciate it

if you allow

the silence

of the moment

to evermore be treasured

as the gems burst

from this frothy can

and allow us

to quietly quell doubts

and renew our vows

to life.