Monday, July 26, 2021

the alarm clock

wake up, she says, her hand
tipping my shoulder.
get up,
you're going to be late.
it's past seven.
you'll be stuck in traffic.
come on sleepy head,
rise and shine.
work is waiting. get up,
dear boy, she says,
kissing me gently on the lips.
it's time.

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