The Lament of the Alarm Clock
Or, the Hole in my Beanie.
Alarm clock oh my nemesis
Why do you insist?
It is far too early
Sun don't shine already.
*
Alarm clock oh my enemy,
I know, friends are waiting.
Might as well strip the band-aid:
Down on the floor my blankets end.
*
Alarm clock oh stupid thing,
Can't you see on is all my clothing?
Naked skin not long lasts,
Pants slip faster on freezing ass.
*
Alarm clock, stop your shouting,
In hiking shoes soon I'm going.
My backpack is almost ready,
I only need a thermos for hot tea.
*
Alarm clock, yes I speed
To the station up the hill.
I pull the beanie over my ears.
Warm as sun, its color cheers.
*
Alarm clock, I'm almost there,
But my woolly hat badly fares.
Where last weekend it was burnt,
Blizzard now enters the vent.
*
Alarm clock, I can't miss the train,
Today we go trekking again.
Warm fire melts the snow;
Embers burn beanies though.
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Comments (2)
Fun! I like a bit of whimsy myself.
This is one of my favorite poems! Humorous and well written, plus relatable!