The AM

Written August 2007, pre-deletion day.

The AM

 

A flutter of light breathes from the dawn,

I stretch, I peek, I groan, I yawn.

With sleep and her daughters sweeping my face,

I slide from my duvet with elephant grace.

 

Slip, slop, flip, flop, dragging my feet,

Fumbling and bumbling, where is my en suite?

Step into the shower; do as you’re told,

Oh s**t girl wake up the water is cold!

 

Writhing in pleasure my body arcs and tenses,

Heat gathers pace and wakens my senses.

With incredulous strength I move from within,

Stepping free from the shower with glistening skin.

 

A short walk to my wardrobes I look for my mask,

It’s way too early for this arduous task.

A mirror I seek but do not request,

I perch on my bed, my legs need a rest.

 

Armed with a comb, a clip and a band,

I grapple then bungle the task set at hand.

10 minutes later my hair still berserk,

I flop in my car and head off to work.

 

Author's Note

A snippet of my life.

Reviews

[Susan M. Fenn]

Oh my, how I can relate to this. I loved how when you went to your closet, you put on a mask, instead of clothes. It gave it a serious double meaning. There is great flow in this poem, it was easy, and light, and an excellent read. Thanks for sharing Manoosh!
xo
Susan

[Jon]

This is an excellent read ;)

The rhythm and rhyme flow perfectly and the subject matter is something that we can all identify with, but can't all necessarily express as elequoently - top piece!

"Writhing in pleasure my body arcs and tenses,
Heat gathers pace and wakens my senses. "

Ah the noble shower - forget coffee, forget anything else - couldn't wake up with out it, for exactly the reasons you describe ;)

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

*made me giggle* great work! mimi

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ha!.. yes mornings are the biggest pain in my arse!!.. something everyone can relate to.. I hate those days where my hair is just a nightmare.. where i've slept funny and it looks like i'm wairing a helmet..

[Darryl Salach]

such an arduous task you make getting up in the morning, I got rather excited by the whole thing hun!!(wink)

[Gandré]

sweet little poem. I like it so much. such a mood making poem. delight.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

This is lighthearted and really fun. Thanks for sharing.
Light,
Siddartha

[Crazy Cat Man]

Slip, slop, flip, flop, dragging my feet,
Fumbling and bumbling, where is my en suite?
Step into the shower; do as you�re told,
Oh s**t girl wake up the water is cold!


:) I love this poem...i shall read it every morning when I wake up

[Zane Mathias]

oh this is so true. i love the beat of this is suits the words used. wonderful. yea this is me in the morning. lol BP

[Shane Patrick]

this is an event repeated... and put into a funny and lighthearted piece... wonderful my friend