A random poem that has no relation to anyone in my house whatsoever

Annie Lentz, who makes no sense.

Annie Lentz, makes no sense, she wakes up every night.
Annie wants a blanket, a song, a hug, or her light is just too bright.
She wants a drink of water, because she is so thirsty,
or she needs some help because her pillow isn't fluffy.
She wants another song or one more hug and kiss,
all the while her parents think, "I've HAD ENOUGH OF THIS!"

Annie goes to bed at 8, then wakes up at 8:30,
she says she cannot sleep because her pillow's dirty.
Her pillowcase is replaced and everything is fine,
until the shadows in her room wake her up at nine.
After assuring Annie she is safe and the shadows are okay,
Annie is put back into bed, where she is told to stay.
Everything goes smoothly, until about 9:30,
when Annie comes out of her room because her finger's hurting.
A kiss upon her finger sends Annie to bed again,
but oh wait, even though it's late, Annie's up at 10.
Now she's all upset and she shares the truth,
That she can't possibly go to bed because she misses you.
You miss her too, you say, while silently grinding your teeth,
but she is going to get in big trouble if she doesn't go to sleep.
At last she stays in her bed, and it is now 11,
You go to sleep yourself and set the alarm clock for 7.
But at 2:35 am Annie's scream reaches your head,
Annie really quite sorry, but she has wet the bed.
So with fresh sheets and a new blanket, everything's alright,
you'd be so very happy if she'd make it through the night.
But oh no, at 4:00, Annie's up it seems,
she needs your help because she's had a very bad dream.
So Annie Lentz, who makes no sense, crawls into your bed,
where she giggles and wiggles and accidentally kicks your head.
You finally go back to sleep until 6:24,
when Annie wakes you up again with her very loud snores.
And so, tired and exhausted, you arise to start the day,
hoping that you'll find the strength to make it through some way.
But before you leave the house, thinking of all you have to do,
Annie smiles, hugs your neck, and says "I love you."

I wish Annie Lentz, would make some sense, and somehow sleep through the night,
But since she loves me so very much, I guess I'll be alright.

2 comments:

Janine said...

Travis - This is just too CUTE! YOu are correct> I love this!

Unknown said...

You are a poet and I didn't know it!!! Sorry :(
'Cat in the Hat' has nothing on you!!!

Enjoyed it. So will Annie, one day.

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