Shoes tied and socks pulled up
It was time for the early morning ritual
The sun was yet to make its appearance
There’s a long way to go before it does

Balance is key to the ritual
Too fast and I’ll break something
Too slow and no stimulation
Just the right amount of speed is important

The snores synced up to unison
breathing in… breathing out…
The birds and the bees slept in their nests
breathing in… breathing out…

The outside called to me
Strava’s reminders pushed me to take a step
And another step, and another step
Until I finished the goal I set for myself

Balance is key to the ritual
Too fast and I’ll definitely lose breath
Even without going out of the gate
The ritual will fail

Balance is key to the ritual
Too slow and it’ll take forever
to reach the goal I set for myself
The ritual will fail again

“You can do this” I reassured myself
“You can really do this” I reassured myself
Shoes tied and socks pulled up
I am ready to take on the day

–Surya T