Morning Perfection

What Persian alchemist made
the elixir of life?
That ambrosia that cuts through the blood
like a knife.
Should he not be recognized for this
dark pleasure?
His invention should be savored
as a treasure.
That strong addiction that can bring
life to the dead,
The sweet seduction that makes us
struggle from bed.
The aroma alone rejuvenates
the soul.
Its tempting vapors promise to
make our minds whole.
For a taste many would travel to
hell and back.
What a sin to dilute this,
so I’ll take it black.