I could just lay down and fall asleep
But that’s not something that I could do
Although it sure is a tempting thought
To just lie down, just for a few.

And as I write these words down
With eyes feeling heavy with wanting to close
I strongly declare I won’t give in
Even as my writing slows.

For I believe sleeping is for the night
Although I know a nap is good every once in a while, even every day
But I believe the daylight is for Living
And that this sleepiness will shortly fade away.

My eyelids are so winning
But I won’t give up the fight
For I will stand tall and stay up now
As sleeping’s for the night.

I wonder if some air might help
Though outside is muggy and hot
The thought makes my eyelids heavier
Still give in to sleep, I will not.

I know I’ve been ill for a couple of weeks
But I’m feeling much better so that excuse is gone
As my strength grows so does my discipline some
And I believe sleeping right now would be lazy and wrong.

Besides there’s so much really to do
So much I need to get done
And I normally strive as I do those things
To get them done with the light of the sun.

As once the sun begins to go down
And the sky becomes dark and then black
I naturally seem to always slow down little by little
Till it’s finally time to hit the sack.