Early (A Sonnet)

I died in sleep. Back now before the dawn, Let's see if I can brave the winds of time And be ennobled by my deeds —no pawn Stuck fast in atavistic habits' slime. The brew of life’s the same in a new cup! What can I do today that I could not? For starters, the world sleeps and I am up To contemplate anew the drama’s plot. A veteran of many wars of days, I know my army’s strengths and how it fights. Command your forces, will! Pass through that maze! Do battle with the enemy on the heights! Alas, more is required than I intend: It’s with my own weaknesses I contend!