Enough Rope/Inscription for the Ceiling of a Bedroom
Inscription for the Ceiling of a Bedroom
DAILY dawns another day;I must up, to make my way.Though I dress and drink and eat,Move my fingers and my feet,Learn a little, here and there,Weep and laugh and sweat and swear,Hear a song, or watch a stage,Leave some words upon a page,Claim a foe, or hail a friend—Bed awaits me at the end.
Though I go in pride and strength,I’ll come back to bed at length.Though I walk in blinded woe,Back to bed I’m bound to go.High my heart, or bowed my head,All my days but lead to bed.Up, and out, and on; and thenEver back to bed again,Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall—I’m a fool to rise at all!