Dorothy Parker was an author and critic known for her sharp tongue; she was also charter member of the famous Algonquin Round Table. She wrote a number of stories and poems, among which is this one, which remains one of my favorites ...
Inscription for the Ceiling of a Bedroom
by Dorothy Parker
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 then
Ever back to bed again,
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall—
I’m a fool to rise at all!
Sometimes, I feel the same way.
Have a good day, and enjoy the rest of your weekend. More thoughts on Tuesday, when we get home.
Bilbo
I think I'll go back to bed as a tribute to Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteEarly to bed, late to rise.
ReplyDeleteIt's the weekend, by God!
Some would have liked to go to bed with Dorothy!
ReplyDeleteI like it. She had a great wit.
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