My alarm clock screams at me
In the morning time, it’s quite
An abusive bitch telling me
“You have no job! Get up
anyway!” Relentless attempts
Cryin’ In my ringing ears,
Thumping at my temples
Leaving me grabbing for
My quilt – “I need more
Goddamned sleep!” Fingers
Peruse for the snooze button
To make my fair maiden
Quiet her calls “Seize the day,
Beseech your duties, implore
All options, forsake all worry!”
January 19, 2020, 12:03 PM
the ivory rose