The Idiot

For a reason unknown I awoke in the night While the sun approached the edge as it might If it wished to awaken this side of the ball With the slightest of nudges, if any at all. No. I’d have to say, having given it thought, That the sun, in its 3AM slumber did not Even rustle the rooster or shine on the crest Of the uppermost mountain off to the west. There still is the question then as to my stirring That might be explained by a nightmare recurring Or too many ounces drunk six hours prior With prudence unpracticed before I retire. There was no refuting the change in my state From one unaware to one wide awake Yet the cause of the premature stirring remains To be found and yet – something about you explains Why I sat up in bed as if suddenly shaken To find that my wallet and watch had been taken As well as the money I’d hidden away That I don’t think I mentioned. Oh well. Anyway, Your leaving last night while I slept was abrupt, My landlord has keys and I think he’s corrupt, Insomnia may be a sign of disease - There you go! They say things happen in threes. I’ll change all the locks and replace my ID And I’m confident you’ll be returning to me For you told me you loved me because I’m so bright. Guess I’ll never know why I woke in the night.