Forty Winks

Langor takes over
beating all my resolves
The To-Do list lies waiting
slumber does a little baiting
dreams beckon,enticing me
close the  eyes,get care free

Duties demand immediate attention
 cant get far with  useless   evasion
So I gather my wits
and get on with my day
but..how to keep sleep at bay

lids heavy,  bid me to succumb
mind at snooze, leaves me numb
Wake me up
shake me up
    Hide that bed
  or burn the mattress!
   
 the dreaded  deadlines summon
 I  try to work between the blinks
Ah!  better still, the work can wait
let me catch forty winks