Early Bird plays on the classic idiom "The early bird gets the worm," and twists the story to highlight the pressures of success, of 'productivity', and the loneliness that accompanies the capitalist mentality of hustle culture.

Every few inches are words which form this poem:

The early bird, he caught the worm

but only the worms had really noticed.

His stomach was full and he bragged to his friends

but the worms had to hold a service.

The early bird, yes, he got all the worms

and he rushed and he rushed every morning.

By the time the sun rose

all the birds that had chose to sleep in had no food

--how alarming !

But in each of their nests was the love of the rest

that kept kindly their need for the balance.

That early bird he’ll be food for the worms

and the worms’ll celebrate all the excess.

And at early bird’s end where were all of his friends?

well they sung and they slept in his absence.

What a life he has missedhe was early to kiss

the grim reaper and the reaper commended

how he raced to the start

never to made it a part of his life

to actually live it.

Pick up at Remote Gallery on Thursday, May 28th from 1-4pm or contact samimckayart@gmail.com to arrange delivery.