Anecdotal, the nascence. One man sober
a few short weeks – talks to another
of self-crafted gods, of hope, and in December —
a few weeks – change staked a claim forever.
Struggles for a while, the first returned to drink,
the second fanatically evangelizing sots
failed – but kept clean. Discouraged, stopped to think,
and sought a drunk to share his tale and thoughts.
And Bill and Dr. Bob conversed for hours
aiding their friend in grasping, in growing,
in believing. And little by slow the powers
of submission brought millions to knowing.
How much can come of a twelfth-step call
when we act with faith no matter how small.