How to wake up

Stir as she leaves the bed,
move into her
warmth
listen as she moves down the stairs
open your
eyes and place your feet slowly
to the
floor

grab the blue dressing gown
and wrap
it around your naked form
glide towards the kitchen

lift the kettle, if weight acceptable
place it back

flick the switch and bring on the
heat

your favourite mug lays before you,
a
tea bag nestled at the bottom
drown the bag with the hot
water


180 degree turn towards the
fridge
open fridge door
lift the carton of milk to
your nose,
if acceptable
transport it towards the
cup

carry the cup towards the table,
where
an ashtray awaits the first cigarette of the day
power up the
nearby radio
and allow radio 4 to fill the
room

The day can now begin