Don't Go To Sleep Mad

By John I. Blair

When I was a young and randy lad
(Hoping soon to be a dad),
A kindly auntie told me this:
       If you want to treasure wedded bliss,
       Don’t go to sleep while you’re still mad.
       Talk all night if you must, my dear,
       Make a snack, sip some tea;
       But the basic key to happiness
       Is never to say ‘let’s sleep on it’
       And do it with a bitter sneer.
       Find a way to make up and kiss
       Or else your life will soon be sad.
I thought her advice so very clear
That I’ve followed it down to the present day;
And I’m still happy at sixty-three!

®2004 John I. Blair