David Byrne Poet I do not know?

Morning Drunk

Good morning to the morning drunk
Chirping birds, the flowers of life bloom
The day has begun, business ensues
Good morning to the morning drink
Breath as fresh as the morning skunk.

Last night’s slops swill in his belly
Regrets denied and placed aside
Get up to work- in a minute
The flowers of life continue to bloom
He hopes tonight returns real soon.

Good morning to the morning drunk
What of tomorrow? Too far away
First agenda face this day!
Business ensues without the booze
Until tonight; flowers close their petals.

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Benjamin Amsden February 2, 2011 at 2:55 AM cool poem. the second two lines of the last stanza are nice and sprightly, which makes a great contrast to the subject matter. I enjoy the nearly sing-song pacing, but i think it could be further enhanced by imposing a uniform rhyming scheme.