It Was a Good Morning Until

Sound sleep, cozy bed, slow stretch, feeling great Perfect weather, gentle breeze, soft sunlight Table laid, with tasty food on my plate The morning so far, infusing delight At the traffic light, knock on my window A passerby gestured to my car wheel I got down seeing, much to my sorrow Flat tyre, dampening my joyful feel Fifteen minutes later, with a stiff back Spare wheel in place but my briefcase stolen A hapless victim of a theft attack As reflex response, my heart spewed poison 11-February-2021 (syllabic rhyme) Written for: it was a good morning until ... poetry contest Sponsor: Tania Kitchin