Early Rising

Early Rising

by John Godfrey Saxe

Early Rising is a humorous and satirical poem by John Godfrey Saxe. It extols the virtues of waking up early in the morning, and pokes fun at those who prefer to sleep in. Saxe's poem is full of wit and wordplay, and it is sure to raise a smile from even the most reluctant early riser.

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