What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

“Ode to My Morning Madness”

I wake alas, the sun’s not up,

My brain’s still stuck in last night’s cup.

I pry my eyelids, dry and tight,

Like glued-up shutters, what a sight!

I stumble forth on zombie feet,

To answer Nature’s urgent plea.

The toilet calls I heed its cry,

A moment’s peace… or so we try.

Then comes the brew, my dark delight,

Black as my soul, but oh, just right.

I chug it down like liquid might,

And pray it makes my brain ignite.

The shower’s next, cold, harsh, and loud,

As I wash away my sleepy shroud.

Then lotions, potions,so much fuss!

Why must my skin betray me thus?

At last, I dress (with minor strife),

Half-convinced I’ve joined real life.

Another dawn, another fight,

But hey, at least the coffee’s right! ☕😆

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