The Silence and the Morning

Wake up!

For almost two decades, you've held steadfast

No hint of a grudge though often you were bashed

Every dawn, you call, with a gentle chime

For me to face the day, whether with a frown or a smile

Tired eyes and sleepy mind, amidst the scurry

You ensure I was up, never late but sometimes in a hurry

Many roofs we've shared, in our passage of time

Still, faithfully you wake me, with your digital chime

A little wonky now, your voice a tad bit strange these days

Still every morn, it’s your tune that cues my day

You’ve fallen a few time, batter and bruised

Yet throughout it all, your time stay true

Oh, trusty companion by my bedside you lay

Our daily ritual, like a script so well played

Here's to you, my alarm clock, our journey unbowed

Thank you for the mornings, the silence, the loud