If you don’t know the story of Coke, that’s a shame,
For I feel that our lives should be seen much the same.
The initial ingredients may have been great,
But it lacked something, something, that would seal its fate.
When that “something” was found. (just by accident, too),
In effect. It became a great lesson for you.
You may have all the makings yourself, without doubt;
But you will need that “something” to bring it about.
So that “something” was this—effervescence! That’s all!
Just to mix with your makings, a singular call.
“Effervescence” in outlook and conduct made rife,
That ingredient makes for a bountiful life.
© Richard Williams