"I Have a Test Tomorrow"

I pour over books and notes.

My eyes droop,

As Mr. Sandman approaches,

With his bags

Of pleasant dreams and rest.

But...

I must keep studying.

I have a test tomorrow.

I cram into my brain

The principles and facts

Of video production

EFP, ENG, Rule of Thirds,

Aesthetics, editing, and sound.

My head aches.

Mr. Sandman tempts me

With a dream or two

And six hours of sleep.

But...

I must study.

I have a test tomorrow.

The words on the pages

Scrunch together

Into endless lines.

Lines become blobs,

Blobs of black text.

My hand and my arm,

The only troupers,

Keep my head aright.

Mr. Sandman whispers

And beats me over the head

With his bags

Of pleasant dreams and rest.

"Mr. Sandman, wait!

I must study.

Because... because..."

Oh, forget it.

I'll study in the morning.