To Darla

Written during a drowsy afternoon session

on sleep deprivation

Darla! it’s time to rest those bloodshot eyes;
Are you not drowsy? go on, take your rest.
Relax – it matters not the daylight flies:
Let it fly on without you, time-oppressed!
All of your senses thicken to a crawl;
Listen to Mr. Phil’s low-droning voice, –
Yes! is it not a most relaxing drawl?
Now is the moment – sleep is your best choice –
Nighttime is far off – let those eyelids fall.

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