Late nights don't pay. (Humorous poem.)

I went to bed quite late last night,

I don't know why that was.

I didn't have so much to do

Perhaps it was because

The ointments and inhalers,

The pills and tablets too,

Meant that going up to bed

Is so much work to do.

And so I put it off and off

Until it gets so late,

I cannot keep my eyes open

And my bed now cannot wait.

I lie there trying to get to sleep

There's noises from my chest.

I cough to clear my throat a bit

But still I cannot rest,

Now I need to have a pee

And use my Ventolin,

This isn't how sleep should be

You feel like giving in.

So now it's the next morning

Time to get me up.

Huff and puff, pills and tabs,

Make my breakfast, feed the pup.

Feeling really tired and

A pain inside my head.

What's the sensible thing to do?

That's right! Go back to bed.

[SquirrelsHolt]

Oh Mr.D....morning! Not that I'm even suggesting anything inappropriate,but you've hit the nail on the head here and I'm also thinking "back to bed" is very appealing for me also,after the dismal night I had.😴

[HungryHufflepuff]

I hear you!

😴💤

[Kittykat2]

Thats a great one Don.... Know the feeling !!

[Pantani]

My nights are the same as that. Can't remember when I had a good night's sleep.😥

[Magpuss]

I just get up late instead😵😴😊. Isn't it funny that we don't regard all these little things - and many others that have to be done, as 'work'. Some days I think 'I haven't got anything done today' yet I know I've been busy all day doing - something🤔. I guess being old and having various 'conditions' is a full time job😄.

[Hidden in reply to Magpuss]

That's it exactly, staying alive becomes a full time job! 🙄

[WheezyAnne in reply to Magpuss]

Hey, I am not 60 yet, but I know exactly what you mean...

[Magpuss in reply to WheezyAnne]

😯oops.......😄

[Hidden in reply to WheezyAnne]

🤭

[Hacienda]

Know the Feeling Don, This awful Weather makes you feel so Tired also. Ventolin gives us that extra oomph before the challenges face us. xxx

[Hidden]

Never mind, Spring is in the air and summer will soon be here. I thought it was here for a couple of days recently. 🙂

[Hacienda]

Those two days we had I actually sunbathed, I think I may have been Dreaming. XXX

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

😄

[WheezyAnne]

Absolutely brilliant. Must just remember that one, hang on where did I put my brain memory cell? I fell asleep three times watching TV last night until Scott told me to take your nebs and tablets, and inhalers and go to bed now! So three quarters of an hour later... and still got " me teef to do". Bed gets later every day, even though I start longing for it around 9.

[Hidden in reply to WheezyAnne]

Daft init? 🤔

[JANET127]

LOL...Back to BED is better than DEAD!!!!! Giving you lots of Positive energy! ZAP!

[Candyred]

. aww my best friend Ventolin .. where would I be without you?.. ❤️

[Burs]

Hi don-1931. Why the heck not go back to bed, i do my best thinking and planning in bed !! Love burs xxx

[sassy59]

I love it Don. Good to see you’re still at your brilliant best. Xxx 😘

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

You spoil me with your comments. 😘

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

And why not.......👍😀😘

[Izb1 in reply to Hidden]

And so you should be spoil with all the smashing poems you supply us with, they never fail to make me laugh and cheer me up no end xx

[Shirleyj]

😴😴😴xxx

[Whitechinchilla]

Well said 😂😂

[Whitechinchilla]

I didn’t realise you had changed your pen name and only this morning was wondering why I hadn’t seen your enlightening poems.

Glad to see you are still with us Don.😉

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Me too. I hadn’t been around for a while and was wondering where Mr Rhymer had gone but thankfully figured out he’d adopted a new nom de plume and is still brightening our days with his rhymes.

[Whitechinchilla in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thankyou HungryHufflepuff. I did not know the correct term so you have clarified that for me😅

I’m just thrilled he is still very present and long may he continue.

Good wishes.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Whitechinchilla]

I don’t know if it’s the correct term, it just sounds like a good literary word for Don ✍️ Long may he continue indeed.

Good wishes to you too ☀️

[Hidden in reply to Whitechinchilla]

It was thought that my numerous rhymes had become counterproductive as newbies coming on here for help were being bombarded with my silly stuff instead finding the help and advice they need. So I though a change of name and backing off a bit might be a good idea.

[BrianTaylor in reply to Hidden]

I may not reply but enjoy reading your poems. Keep them coming! 😊

[majji]

Your proofreader just struck again Cap'n

[Hidden in reply to majji]

Why don't I see those darn things? They are mostly caused by my bent fingers but there's nothing wrong with my eyes. 😠

[majji in reply to Hidden]

I would just blame it on the lack of a spellchecker

[Hidden in reply to majji]

I have a spell checker, it's a worse speller than me! I think it's looking for the wrong kind of spells ⭐🌛

[majji in reply to Hidden]

Potions, lotions, notions and a few motions ?