Earlier

I'm up earlier catching a leaf of sunrays!
Last time before 10... do I remember?
The sun is still up and it glows like an ember.
Though we're waiting for a rain in abundance.

I had a fun day yesterday and today seems,
Like a cloudy reminder with a vague gleam.
But I feel good and I have at my disposal -
An hour extra, I can make the most of.

Am I finally settling down in new routines?
Starting to rise - when I want to wake up?
With a bit more energy! It's a new me.
There's more good to get than I will ever take up.

But today seems like a promising beginning.
An extra hour to spend eating; maybe swimming?
Then when I usually look at the time and think "Shit, late".
Today I can relax and snack on six grapes.

Or whatever dish waits.
I'm up earlier, and the day is good.
I'm up earlier, as early as I could.
What's the time? I think it's 9.