Early Morning Blues and Greens
Embracing Dawn's Wisdom: A Poetic Reflection on Life's Transience
Lyrics
A distant nightbird mocks the sun
A nightbird in the distance is playfully imitating or taunting the rising sun.
I wake as I have always done
The speaker awakens in the customary manner, following a routine or habit.
To freshly scented sycamore
The air is filled with the refreshing scent of sycamore trees.
And cold bare feet on hardwood floor
The speaker's feet touch the cold, uncarpeted surface of a wooden floor.
My steaming coffee warms my face
The warmth from a cup of coffee is felt on the speaker's face.
I'm disappointed in the taste
The speaker is let down by the taste of the coffee.
But there's a peace the early brings
Despite the disappointment, there is a sense of tranquility that comes with the early morning.
The morning world of growing things
The world in the morning is alive with the growth of nature.
I feel the moment hurry on
The speaker senses the fleeting nature of the present moment.
It was today, it's died away
The day that was here a moment ago has already passed.
And now it is forever gone
That moment is now gone forever, emphasizing the impermanence of time.
And I will drink my coffee slow
The speaker decides to savor their coffee slowly, appreciating the moment.
And I will watch my shadow grow
The speaker observes their own growing shadow, a metaphor for the passage of time.
And disappear in firelight
The shadow eventually disappears in the firelight, symbolizing the transience of life.
And sleep alone again tonight
The speaker anticipates sleeping alone once again during the upcoming night.
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