When Roused From Slumber

Sonal Singh posted under PenMuse-07 Poetry Villanelle on 2019-05-08



As morning steals over my supine body roused from slumber I wake slowly, groggily as if in a trance Shaking off threads of dreams that I somewhat remember I shift in bed, coaxing my cramped limbs into wakeful surrender Moving them in a random rhythmic dance As morning steals over my supine body roused from slumber I groan at the sight of the golden sun spilling into my bed chamber Its brilliance stings my eyes as I steal it a glance Shaking off threads of dreams that I somewhat remember I cover my eyes attempting to ward off the day that I know I fritter I run my fingers through my hair that is askance As morning steals over my supine body roused from slumber God! Why can I not awake each morning just a bit more chipper? I struggle to clear mental cobwebs, to advance Shaking off threads of dreams that I somewhat remember Rubbing my hooded eyes into sleeplessness, donning a sweater I descend the stairs in a stumbling stance. I peer ahead half-awake, hating the cold forenoon of winter Shaking off threads of dreams that I somewhat remember _ For more of such content follow us on Social Media: