What I Said When They Asked Why I Like Sleep

 

Sleep calls my name like a lover

who wishes I wouldn't get out of bed.

Sleep beckons me closer

like a light just out of reach in the woods.

Sleep lectures like a professor

the day after staying awake for too many hours.

Sleep offers a blanket and pillow and whispers

"get some rest" like a parent visiting after a hard week.

Sleep promises the next nap will make everything better

like the head of IT asking if you tried turning it off again.