the morning

you're not a shallow person
in the morning.
you have lowered
your expectations not just
for her,
but you too.
it takes a while to regroup
after a night
of sleep
and extracurricular
activities.
cold water helps.
both drinking and a
shower.
coffee. silence is welcome.
it takes about two hours
before you
expect either one of you
to look human
again. unlike the rest
of the day,
you're not a shallow
person,
in the morning.