Brief Tutorial for Waking Up

The first step is to pry open 

the eyelids with crow bars- lots of elbow grease,

apply pressure as needed;

Then use the dolly to lift 

and heave one's self

off bed, onto floor. 

Climb the mountain to stand,

firmly planting (with trowel and spade)

one foot in front of the other, 

applying fertilizer for optimal results.

Wipe off sweat, then heave forward

suddenly, explosively, using full force!

like rolling a boulder

or like launching a rocket

or some other heroic effort 

to get back up 

and live another day.