This is not an hour
that I am used to experiencing.
The particular quality
of this daylight
is currently unfamiliar to me.
I do not enjoy awaking unduly
but there are special occasions
with special responsibilities.
Today
I had work to do
which was better done early
and often.

I had to take out the trash
make some necessary repairs
and fix up the house.
I needed to start the day promptly
to let the settling more quickly begin.

The flow of traffic on the streets
it is beautiful and awesome.
The determination on the faces this morning
is worth seeing again.
I am not used to this early hour
nor used to the difficult work of getting up
getting out
but there is something glorious in it
and it is something
I ought to do far more often.

Maybe next year.