Shortening the Day

Tonight we change the clocks, which means Tomorrow when I wake, The world will look transparent And will not appear opaque. It’s nice to have some morning light But not worth what we lose And darkness in the afternoon Is not what I would choose. For shorter days just make me Want to hurry up inside, Cocooning in the coziness That lamps and lights provide. But that’s a paltry substitute For sunshine and fresh air And when the daylight lingers late Indoors just can’t compare. We can’t fight City Hall, they say, So I’ll reset the time But I can still complain and oh, I love to kvetch in rhyme!