I Was Going to Bed Early

I was going to bed early, truly I was 

But I couldn't just yet, I couldn't because 

There were too many things I needed to do 

So many things, not just a few 

I was going to bed early, but wouldn't you know 

I had a phone call to make to my friend Jamie Jo 

We talked for hours on into the night 

Of wonderful things with great insight 

I was going to bed early, but there was laundry to wash 

Not my favorite thing to do, but gosh 

It had to be done or I'd have nothing to wear 

So I went to bed later, it didn't seem fair 

I was going to bed early, I needed my rest 

Eight o'clock it seemed would most likely be best 

Just one show on TV would be nice before bed 

But I watched six and it was midnight instead 

I was was going to bed early, this night for sure 

I had found the answer, been told of the cure 

Read a book, watch the news, and then count sheep 

You'll be out like a light. You'll fall fast asleep

I was going to bed early, but those things didn't work 

I tossed and I turned, went completely berserk 

The book was amazing, and so was the news 

And I found I could count sheep faster by twos 

I was going to bed early, I'd make it this time 

I would write out this poem, I'd finish my rhyme 

And be able to say in a verse to you 

"I've done it!" I'd say. Now you can too!