Kevin's Bedtime

“Kevin’s Bedtime”

Jennifer Leigh Moerschel

My mom says that eight is too late

 For me to go to bed.

So at seven I hear,

“Kevin it’s time to go to sleep”, instead.

Over and over she has heard my plea,

“Tonight, I should go to bed at eight, 

It is not too late for me!”

But my mom never budges; she never gives in!

It is always the same, this argument I cannot win!

So into bed I woefully go.

I cannot fall asleep at seven;

I have told her so.

I try to get comfortable; I try to rest…

But...

My sheets feel scratchy!

My pajamas are too tight!

My pillow is not fluffy!

Things just don’t feel right!

My throat is thirsty.

My leg has a pain.

Did I finish my Math homework?

Is that the pitter patter of rain?

The moon coming through my window,

Is a little bit too bright.

My birthday is coming soon.

Did I tell mom about the kite?

Round and round and round they go

Till all my thoughts are tired.

Everything that has happened today,

And many events prior.

Wearily, I turn over, and what do I see to my surprise?

It is exactly eight o’clock as I close my eyes.

I thought that I was so smart, and knew what was best, 

But now I understand my mom’s secret quest!

If I am to drift off to sleep at eight,

Kevin must go to bed at seven.

Finally, I have that straight!