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