MY NAME IS Zzzz’s

My name is Zzzz’s.

A bed I adore.

A good night’s sleep,

Is what I’m here for.

My brother’s name is Snore.

He’s usually up to no good.

In no time at all,

He’ll have you sawing wood.

Mostly I work alone.

Sometimes my brother joins me.

“Let the sleeping begin,”

Is our nocturnal decree.

We follow the Sandman,

Who gives you tired eyes.

Then we take over,

Giving the day your goodbyes.

I work in a dream.

My brother works in a din.

It’s hard for anyone else to sleep,

In the same room that Snore is in.

We only get to stay,

Till dawns early light.

But we’ll meet again,

When it’s time to say goodnight.

Michael D. Schafer

© March 30, 2017