Morning Runner

Poem

Zac Ong on Unslpash

Alarm buzzes,

I’m caught from a dream,

though I’m only half awake.

White light bursts through an opening in the shades.

Hope I get up, before dawn becomes midday.

I have circles under my eyes,

a zit on my chin,

all is well.

I’m tying up my hair,

sliding on my shoes,

sneaking out of the house,

ready for my date with the pavement.