Early To Rise
EARLY TO RISE (COLLABORATION)
Early to bed and early to rise,
So my mother said,
Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
So, come on, get out of bed.
Assumed if it rhymed it must be true,
So I rose from my bed full of pep.
Every day seemed exciting and new;
I walked with a spring in my step.
But now I’m getting past my prime,
I realize she told me lies.
I’ve never been wealthy, I can’t spare a dime
And I’m not remotely wise.
And as for my health, though not quite dead,
I’m permanently ailing.
My doctor says I should stay in bed;
He fears I may be failing.
So ignore advice to get up at dawn;
It won’t make you any stronger.
Just switch your alarm off, have a good yawn,
And lie-in a little bit longer
10th August 2019
For COLLABORATION contest
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Copyright © Bryn Strudwick | Year Posted 2019
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