Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer - meaning Summary
Morning Vows and Human Weakness
Ogden Nash's short poem frames a playful morning prayer in which the speaker vows to stop sulking and fighting. The mood is light and self-aware: resolutions made after restful sleep feel sincere but are acknowledged as easier to keep while others—like a child—are asleep. The closing line undercuts piety with comic honesty, admitting that maintaining good intentions when awake is a real challenge.
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