Poems, I think, ought to hold out hope in a commentary of our times, which on occasion, can appear bleak. Political statements can be grist for poets so that may be included, as it is our sworn duty to suggest ways to improve society and our lot in life. Or poems may simply be 'fun'.For a brief moment I thought of entitling this work as "Cold Comfort" but I wanted a more positive title. My muse suggested something about sipping from the Chalice of...