Darkling

I startle awake near 3 am

when you come home

when you come to bed

It seems ten inches of snow 

arrived early (unlike you)

but (like you) surprises

You're word and work-tired,
cross--a sword or some all-

over weapon--a rock 

I should shine you up David,

Goliath. I'm already reach-
ing, are you ready?

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