5 a.m.

I wake up early
with things on my mind,

five a.m.
an ungodly hour.
meant for early risers,
paper boys,
milk men,

the old, or very young
in a crib.

people brag about how early
they get up.

good for them.
I like to sleep in.

sleep long and late
until someone shakes me awake.

5 is much too soon to join
the world
and be part of it again.