I Forgot To Read the Newspaper

It’s early Not a sound from the street Newspaper lies in the driveway Where it landed Some time ago. When I get up The sun is also up Brightness Clarity Not a cloud in the sky So why should I read the newspaper On this beautiful morning To read about politicians Taking bribes Projects stalled by demonstrators Economy still in the toilet An actor arrested for God knows what. They say Not reading leaves one uninformed But reading leaves me misinformed Avoiding the need to choose Between the devil and the deep blue sea I choose to read the comics Yes, those cartoon characters Amusing Unbelievably funny Occasionally making a point On things we ignore. I take the comics seriously As I sip from a coffee cup Carefully placed nearby Casually savoring each drop As I contemplate the day And the morning leisurely wears on.