When we could gladly make right choices
without rebellion, holdout, or conflict,
then we had our first view of what perfect freedom
under God's will could be like.
Few indeed can long remain on that lofty plateau;
for most of us its permanent attainment
has to be a lifetime and, more probably, an eternal job.
But we know that this highest plateau is really there --
a goal someday to be reached.
Sobriety is a choice and a treasure.
T I M E = Things I Must Earn.