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!