woke up earlier

woke up before
light came through the trees
back to a spot like the old days
pot of coffee on the table
just no ashtray now
no one appreciated
what it may have helped
a writer produce
although I would never
give any credit to the damaging smoke
only the holy smoke
sitting for five minutes alone
before being told they no longer
have bagels on the menu
that seems odd
woke up and coffee was already made
dad must have woke early with the dog
then back to rest
short days and long nights
definitely drop the mood
a bit below the horizon
or so we think
with the lights of the sky
see Orion and think of
an old love short lived
but long term memories
knowing she shouldn’t have
gotten away despite reality
and the fault line is one I know
well wishers tell tales
of different scenarios
and where to cast my line
they don’t seem to understand
that I am not fishing
and no one is even watching...