Thoughts On Setting An Alarm Clock

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Title:     Thoughts On Setting An Alarm Clock
Author: Christopher Morley [More Titles by Morley]

Mark the monitory dial,
Set the gong for six a.m.--
Then, until the hour of trial,
Clock a little sleep, pro tem.

As I crank the dread alarum
Stern resolve I try to fix:
My ideals, shall I mar 'em
When the awful moment ticks?

Heaven strengthen my intention,
Grant me grace my vow to keep:
Would the law enforced Prevention
Of such Cruelty to Sleep!

[The end]
Christophe Morley's poem: Thoughts On Setting An Alarm Clock

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