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by James C. Morehead
7:15 alarm
too early
fumble in mid-winter darkness
another 15 should do
7:30
too late to argue
turn on the light
peek through frosted windows
snow outside hides the car
passing jogger puffs rings of steam
shower
hot watter
hotter
dry hair
in humid heat
wipe mirror clean
brush teeth for great breath
and fewer cavities
hide new acne
snap crackle pop
...no milk
toast
...no butter
left over pizza
microwave
good
remember to return empties
clean kitchen
empty ashtrays
what time was their flight?
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