i don't know whether i dread or look forward to the dizzy sensation of waking up and stumbling out of bed. realizing it's another day, opening the blinds, and letting the light stream in to my tiny bedroom. gaining my footing like a duck coming back onto land, and getting ready for the day. my head spins a little bit- jumping out of bed jump starts my senses. my eyes can only see colored spots for a moment, and i almost lose my balance while standing in front of the bathroom sink. the light becomes visible and my eyes zero in on the brightness; i can see my neighbors going for a walk outside. the ground feels solid again, and i can go along with my day- it all took less than sixty seconds.
I hope you enjoyed this poem! It’s a little mundane, but I got the inspiration to write it when I was going through all of these morning routine motions this morning. There is something to be said about the odd, lightheaded feeling I get when I first wake up… hopefully that’s not just me! 🙂 Please let me know if you have any feedback on this piece or any writing challenges for me to try out in the near future. Stay safe and healthy.
Brooke
adventures of a typical high school student 