The Finish

Hold in one's hand
the life given
as if the 
rarest of wines,
nestled in 
the finest of crystal.

the scent a bouquet
of exquisite fruits,
succulent and fresh.

Behold the colors,
vivid deep and translucent,
seeing the world through
its beautiful hues.

Hold it close,
tempt your palette,
then drink slowly.

Sip each drop as if
it were the last,
enjoy each moment
yet savor the past.

But look forward
and heed temptation!
It's at once heady and
exciting to drown
on each serving.

But only in savoring
each as the first,
will one truly know
the beauty in one's
own vintage.