Old proverbs tell you what is true
Eternal truths kick me and you
Like kind mother, helpful teacher
God's stern rules, persistent preacher
You can't burn candles at both ends
Stayed up late? You must make amends
Sleep tight! Alas I woke at night
I hope oversleep puts clocks right
Do I need eight, full hours, or more?
Upright in planes, or on the floor?
I should be grateful I'm in bed
But thoughts fight battles in my head
No borrower nor lender be
The person who I cheat's me.
Last night I used my time awake
Then shut my eyes, ignored day break
Will I be turned back at heaven
Because I slept to eleven?
No matter, I passed one life's test
I made sure I got eight hours' rest.
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