Rise and Shine
Burrowed beneath billowing bedding
Eyes strain to lift leaden lids
Sleepy slumber
Summarily shaken off
Dreams disengaged
Reality recognised
A glance at the clock
To check it is really morning
And the day can begin
A stretch and a yawn
The body unfurled
Ready to rinse and repeat
The cycle of daily rituals
And chores
With vim and vigour
Oh, how we strive
To embrace and conquer
Each today with fresh eyes
With keen hope
And good intent
Till spent,
Time and energy melts away
And sleep again
Heralds another tomorrow
And a farewell to this day
Copyright © Paola Bradley | Year Posted 2021
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