My sleep is done

this ain’t no fun

am I the only one

who hates the morning?

 

My body says no

to work I won’t go

a few snoozes, tho

will it really help?

 

But this poem here

is ringing in my ear

this Saturday, I fear

i can’t sleep in.

 

Still in my bed

such a sleepy head

I should have instead

hit the pillow sooner!

 

I make excuses

but Dr. Seuss’s

mindset sluices

in and out of my brain.

 

This poem is done

bring on the sun

coffee is on

wake up, this girl is ready!

 

-Sandra Johnson, 6/26/21