Not Doing My Best

I’m tired, I’m hungry, I didn’t rest
I’m grumpy, I’m grouchy, not doing my best
I wish I felt better, I should’ve heard what she said
When mom tried to feed me and send me to bed

I said I wasn’t hungry, and disagreed with my tummy
Even though the spaghetti smelled wonderfully yummy
I yelled, “I’m not tired!” though I woke before dawn
And all my insistence was deep in a yawn

It’s time to surrender, I can’t take anymore
My pillow is waiting for my face and a snore
Next time I’ll listen, my mommy was right
Right now I’m so tired – YAAAAAWWWWWN… good night…

About Sean Platt

Sean Platt is author of Syllable Soup and Penny to a Million, plus co-founder of Children Write the Future. Follow him on Twitter (and make your life better with the right words!).

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