The way I get up every day

With a yawn - a stretch - a scratch

Greeting the morning sun with a grimace

Reaching for the last tendrils of sleep

Dreams slinking back into the shadows

Mind foggy from a satisfying nights rest.

Sitting up takes effort - energy - necessity

Tightening of the muscles again; then release

Music dances through the house

The sun peaks its eyes through the window

Children lazing about while I wake

A bowl of cereal for me awaits!