i am not an early riser
never have been 
waking for school
was torture 4 me

the windows face east
catching the sunrise
my shades r up
this morning

april now
strong sun
returns
2 warm me

i never thought i would live this long
six years past my fear of forty
breathe in - breathe out
u r not alone

last night vivi place her hands on my cheeks
looking close she asked
mama - will u always have this face
even when i am a grown up

with misty eyes
yes i said
now forever
always