Before the dawn
when I wake up
and have myself a smoke,
I sit on my couch
while the coffee brews,
and think about my day.

What will I do?
Where will I go?
What needs to be done,
and what can wait?
I make a list
and keep it in my mind

Before the dawn
I take out the dog
I shower and wash my hair
I watch the early news
I do the laundry
and take out the trash

Before the dawn
I think about my life
and worry about my kids
I dwell on the past
and try to focus
on things that really matter

By the time
the dawn breaks,
I pour myself another cup of java
I sit back and reflect
on what life has become
and cry
because none of what I've done matters

02/21/2006