POEM STARTER
‘I never was an early riser.’
Write a poem that begins with this line.
The Devil’s Hour
I never was an early riser. Of the night, I am no miser. Sometimes I philosophize, or Play my part as criticiser.
Sleepers and their tranquilizers— Truly life’s great compromisers, Every day they idolize their Sunless morning energizer.
Me, I work until my eyes hurt Spend my time like ancient Kaiser Hungry, wishing to be wiser. I will be an aggrandizer.
You will see with open eyes When evening dark intensifies, or When the morning robin cries, I never was an early riser.
Still, I’ll be the midnight striver, Late night killer organizer, Problem-solving hypothesizer, Stellar starlight mesmerizer.