Alarm goes off,
pulling me from sleep.
The ringing stops,
but my ears still shriek.

Whistling, roaring,
high pitched noise.
Tinnitus is calling,
ending all joys.

I sit up, head in hands,
another day already?
The night went too soon,
my feet aren't steady.

Body aches from yesterday's run,
fleeing troubles and woes.
Only to return as my mind wakes up,
sore blisters on my toes.

Step out clumsily into the hall,
find the bathroom door.
Light invades my sleepy eyes,
what will today hold in store.

Fill the kettle, remembering,
the cosiness of my bed.
Why can't I just go back in?
sleep away the day instead.

Chores to do, mouths to feed,
washing to clean, tidying up.
Getting everyone ready for their day,
kisses goodbye, wishes of luck.

Left alone with the to do list,
still wishing I could snooze.
Cracking on like ever before,...