You are, I think, the only one
Whom I’ve arisen early for.
The only desired, anticipated woman
Who’s got me up early and out the door.

You weren’t there by my side
When I walked through the frosted glade;
When I summoned the courage and went outside:
(If you were near me, I would have stayed.)

But the promise of our future meeting
Was what got me up and going.
Anticipating our afternoon greeting
was what got my juices flowing.

O’er eastern mountains the morning sun comes up.
Because of you I’ve risen without needing a cup.