this sleepy shaver took it on the chin

but does not need a cognac, just a cup

of sweetened lightened coffee to begin

another day. his eyes are wide. he’s up.

Postscript: There is such a thing as too close a shave, even for the sake of a Bad Pun, a play on the ancient saying “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” It took about fifteen minutes to staunch this patch of skin.