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January 20, 2011
By lizzyreilly PLATINUM,
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So tired
Drooping
Eyelids
Heavy with fatigue
And makeup
Too much makeup
No focus
Desk serves as pillow
Should be alert
The world needs more lerts
Be a lert
No, even bad puns
Will not wake me
Drifting
Quiet in classroom
Rare bliss
Sleep?
No, anxiety
Teacher watching
Still tired

© Stephanie F., Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

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I wish we still had naptime.
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